Wayward entrepreneur Elon Musk’s latest pronouncements regarding the war in Ukraine set teeth on edge, as he warned that even though Moscow has “no chance” of conquering all of Ukraine, “the longer the war goes on, the more territory Russia will gain until they hit the Dnipro, which is tough to overcome.”
“However, if the war lasts long enough, Odesa will fall too,” he cautioned.
With a history of urging Ukraine to agree to territorial concessions — and his opposition to the $60 billion U.S. military aid package snarled on Capitol Hill amid partisan wrangling — Musk isn’t Ukraine’s favorite commentator, to say the least. And his remarks received predictable pushback.
But the billionaire entrepreneur’s forecast isn’t actually all that different from the dire warnings Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made in the last few days. According to Zelenskyy, unless the stalled multibillion-dollar package is approved soon, his forces will have to “go back, retreat, step by step, in small steps.” He also warned that some major cities could be at risk of falling.
Obviously, Zelenskyy’s warnings are part of a broad diplomatic effort to free up the military aid his forces so desperately need and have been short of for months — everything from 155-millimeter artillery shells to Patriot air-defense systems and drones. But the sad truth is that even if the package is approved by the U.S. Congress, a massive resupply may not be enough to prevent a major battlefield upset.
And such a setback, especially in the middle of election campaigns in America and Europe, could very well revive Western pressure for negotiations that would obviously favor Russia, leaving the Kremlin free to revive the conflict at a future time of its choosing.
@ISIDEWITH2mos2MO
How do you feel about the idea of potentially sacrificing major cities to save others in a time of war?
@9LBP3ZHPeace and Freedom2mos2MO
It should not happen, but any major city that are sacrificed will no longer attack
@9LBNRT7Republican2mos2MO
I feel like this is a good idea because it can be built aging
@9LBNN7ZConstitution2mos2MO
Civilian lives should matter first, but defending a major city should be a very close second priority as it won't matter in the end if a defense falls, as the cycle will repeat til they lose outright or they prioritize the city in defense.
Wait! I thought Ukraine was on the verge of winning the war
No chance Ukraine wins anything but taxpayer money
@Patriot-#1776Constitution2mos2MO
Stop voting for candidates who want to send more over then! That includes Biden!
@9CJ6CB62mos2MO
They haven’t really said that in ages, and that was before the Battle of Donbas months ago.
Just a few billion more!
@ISIDEWITH2mos2MO
How does the influence of individuals like Elon Musk on public perception of international conflicts affect your view on the reliability of information in times of war?
@9LBLTCZ2mos2MO
I believe people like Elon Musk sway peoples opinions to agree with them
@ISIDEWITH2mos2MO
Considering the urgency emphasized by leaders, how do you perceive the role of international allies in preventing a nation's defeat?
@9LBN6LJConstitution2mos2MO
We should help, but to an extent to where it isn't too much to bring us into war.
@Patriot-#1776Constitution2mos2MO
Good for Musk thinking for himself
Ukrainian official concedes the requested military aid package -- which will dominate US debate in the coming weeks and may topple another House Speaker -- will do nothing to change the course of the war
Ukraine isn’t even recognized as a country by the UN. This administration just keeps throwing money at so called war.
The historical activity of users engaging with this general discussion.
Loading data...
Loading chart...
Loading the political themes of users that engaged with this discussion
Loading data...