Meanwhile, back in Europe...

"All Russia can do now, is lash out at Ukraine by bombarding large cities with missiles. Knock out as much heating and water as possible. Will that do any good? Not a bit. It will just add to the bill of restitution, which will be due at the end of this mess."  

Before I address the mess in Europe, first a few words about Egypt. The climate conference. Have you heard the latest? The tag team of Biden and Kerry has come up with a whopper this time around. Did you know, you selfish people living in these United States, you wrecked the environment (climate) in some of the third world countries?

To help mollify the aggrieved countries, we are going to give the climate conference $11.4B/year, starting in 2024. But what about China? The biggest polluter in the world? Nada. The are a "developing country", so they are off the hook. They can pollute more, and pay less. Well played Kerry, well played. Now get in your private (polluting) jet, and get the hey out of here!

Back to Europe. The might Russian Army continues to lose territory to Ukraine. Much of the territory in the south eastern part of Ukraine has been retaken by a very adept and efficient Ukrainian Army. Not only retaken, but the carnage unleashed on the Russian Army continues. The Russians have lost tens of thousands of troops, tanks, and artillery units. Plus, winning just some of the occupied territory is not enough for the brave Ukrainians - they want every inch of Russian occupied territory back.

Any Russian general worth his salt will know one thing by now - this venture into Ukraine was a bad idea. This war (barring the use of tactical nukes) - is unwinnable by Russia. It has turned into a giant killing field for Putin's green Russian troops. Not only a killing fields for young Russian men, but also a wrecking ball for Russia's war machine. 

Meanwhile, the NATO countries over in Europe have stood up and have taken notice on what is going on. Poland, Germany, Finland - just to name a few. Thanks to the scolding they received from Donald Trump a few years ago, as well as this war, NATO countries are now spending money like drunken sailors on more (and better) arms. They have been paying attention to what works, and what works well, over in Ukraine. HIMARS and the new GLMS systems are at the top of their lists. New aircraft, like F-35's, are very desirable. The "sleepy hollow" of NATO which has existed for years, has now been replace with "minute men", who are ready and able. Troops which are awake and alert, and armed to the teeth.

After two very bloody and costly world wars, most of the civilized people who live in this world, yearn for peace. There is very little tolerance for another long, protracted war. Reagan's "peace through strength" has replaced the Obama "lead from behind" strategy. Putin has awakened the sleeping kitten in Europe, and replaced it with a roaring lion.

When Russia finally withdraws from Ukraine, there will be some serious soul searching for this once great country. Now it is a rogue nation, with many dates in the Hague, coming up. Russian leadership will be convicted of war crimes, and the restitution due to Ukraine, will be enormous. Russia may never be the same as it once was.

All Russia can do now, is lash out at Ukraine by bombarding large cities with missiles. Knock out as much heating and water as possible. Will that do any good? Not a bit. It will just add to the bill of restitution, which will be due at the end of this mess.