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(Overview of recent events. Not the best English, but most Europeans do not speak, English natively . Not my video.)

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[โ€“] DmMacniel@feddit.org 9 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (7 children)

Fuck. no. The Airspace of Ukraine and how they manage the war efforts is their right of sovereignty. Europe doesn't want Ukraine as a vassal but as an equal member!

[โ€“] DepressedMan@reddthat.com 4 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (5 children)

First of all, sorry the title is too controversial. Maybe I should change it? I think this "takeover" would happen on a cooperative basis with Ukraine. Sending ground troops is highly controversial, but a strong European air force could protect strategic facilities in Ukraine. It would be powerful support and not as risky as land based assistance. Morr info in the video at 21:40.

[โ€“] DmMacniel@feddit.org 5 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (4 children)

Nono I didn't want to give you flack for simply posting the video and it's title verbatim. That's totally fine.

I just don't agree with the titles and the videos message.

And now to the topic:

Yeah that "takeover" should only ever come on a cooperative basis and with the request by Ukraine. We need in any case a strong defensive army to protect our interests not only against Russia but China and USA as well.

Also air would be not as risky? I dunno, Russia still has, as far as I remember, a lot of anti air defense systems. (The most risk free, for infantry, would be Taurus and other long range attack systems)

[โ€“] DepressedMan@reddthat.com 4 points 3 days ago

Also air would be not as risky? I dunno, Russia still has, as far as I remember, a lot of anti air defense systems. (The most risk free, for infantry, would be Taurus and other long range attack systems)

In the video, it is stated that it's easier to die by shelling than to shoot down an aircraft, which seems rational. Especially since our aircraft are significantly more technologically advanced than Russian ones. However, I won't comment further because I'm not an expert on this topic, that's why I watch the analysis.

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