As for the West's Ukrainian proxy. Two years into the war, Russia's army has been deeply damaged, the Soviet left stockpile has been horribly compromised, their missile stockpile is virtually empty, they're selling all of the foreign currency they have just to keep the Ruble's head above water, India and China are toying with them and exploiting them for their oil, while actively canceling plans to buy from their military industry moving forward and they're now starting to experience serious labour shortages due to rounds of mobilization.
I mean yeah, Russia has just launched the largest missile attack in the war this year + me posting pictures of Medvedev visiting Almaz Antey (one of the many Russian missile manufacturers) and here you are coping with the usual " B B Bu BuT tHeiR MiSSIleE StoCkPiLE is ViRtualLy eMpTY" HAHAHA
Russia has already lost the proxy war, you just don't understand that
Cope and COPE EVEN MORE, the most optimistic estimate from Ukraine's side is that Ukraine could only be back on the offensive in 2025, that is with uninterrupted weapons shipment from the US and Europe. The US will very likely not send any more with their border issue and everyone is busy with the elections, which left Europe where for example, Germany is reportedly able to produce like 18 tanks a year AHAHAHAH
Here's the report:
However, with tailored Western support, Ukraine could hold against Russian forces this year and rebuild the necessary advantage to conduct large-scale offensive operations in 2025, recreating another opportunity to deal Russia a battlefield defeat. Conversely, without major adjustments, or if Western support falters, the current path holds a high risk of exhaustion over time and Ukraine being forced to negotiate with Moscow from a position of weakness.
Hold, Build, and Strike: A Vision for Rebuilding Ukraine’s Advantage in 2024 - War on the Rocks
This winter, Ukraine’s military is visibly running on fumes, as recent reporting shows M109 Paladin artillery outside Bakhmut receiving only smoke shells
warontherocks.com
This is Michael Koffman and Rob Lee talking, not some fanboys with a laptop
Meanwhile, not a single NATO soldier, nor current asset has been lost in the war. NATO just got even stronger with the additions of Finland and Sweden, two strategic partners on Russia's border. NATO members across the board are increasing military spending and strengthening their own capabilities. And in the coming weeks the EU will pass an additional $54 Billion usd financial package for Ukraine, which will be followed up by a $22 Billion usd weapons package later this summer. At the same time, USA, Canada, Britain and other allies are going to send them another $70+ Billion usd over the coming g year, much of which will be sent on weapons. Not enough to push Russia out of Ukraine, but more than enough to keep bleeding the Russian military dry, which is, of course, NATO's goal in the conflict.
I mean they should not lost any of their members, why would they lose men? Ukraine will be Russia's anyway.
Once Russia owns Ukraine, it's Fait Accompli ,anything you do next is irrelevant. Russia could finally got what it wanted, it will add approximately 28-30 million Ukrainians under its thumb and a lot of farmland to grow crops and support the population + there is always tomorrow to prepare for the next phase of expansion (preferably towards the Baltics)