Europe often sees Ukraine only as a victim.
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Europe often sees Ukraine only as a victim. That is a dangerous oversimplification.
Ukraine is a major military power in its own right. For the last two centuries, most so-called russian victories depended heavily on Ukraine.
Against Napoleon Bonaparte, the Russian Empire relied on Ukrainian manpower, food supplies, horses, and Cossack cavalry. Against Adolf Hitler, millions of Ukrainians fought in the Red Army, while Ukrainian industry, agriculture, and territory were decisive for Soviet victory.
The same pattern appeared in darker chapters of European history. The partition of Poland, the Warsaw Pact’s military threat, the war against Finland, and even the war in Afghanistan were all enabled by imperial armies that included massive Ukrainian participation.
In the USSR, the most advanced intercontinental ballistic missiles were designed and manufactured in Ukraine and serviced by Ukrainians until 2014. Ukrainians made up roughly 40% of Soviet army officers in the 1980s. The world’s largest cargo aircraft was built in Ukraine. russia wants all of this back — and without Ukraine, its missiles now explode on roughly every second launch.
Ukraine also possesses around 30% of the world’s black soil, the most fertile agricultural land on Earth — an enormous source of strategic leverage. In addition, Ukraine holds major mineral resources, including uranium, ranking among the top ten countries globally by uranium reserves.
History shows a simple rule: russia looks strongest when it controls Ukraine.
If russia absorbs Ukraine today, Europe will not face a tired or weakened aggressor. It will face the strongest and most experienced army on the continent — reinforced by Ukrainian manpower, battlefield experience, and industrial capacity.
“Without Ukraine, russia ceases to be an empire. With Ukraine suborned and then subordinated, russia automatically becomes an empire.” — Zbigniew Brzezinski
Ukraine can become the backbone of Europe’s defense against russia. Or, if left unsupported, it can be forcibly absorbed — and then brought to Europe’s doorstep.
Supporting Ukraine is not charity. It is strategic self-defense.
Author: Volodymyr Kukharenko
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Europe often sees Ukraine only as a victim. That is a dangerous oversimplification.
Ukraine is a major military power in its own right. For the last two centuries, most so-called russian victories depended heavily on Ukraine.
Against Napoleon Bonaparte, the Russian Empire relied on Ukrainian manpower, food supplies, horses, and Cossack cavalry. Against Adolf Hitler, millions of Ukrainians fought in the Red Army, while Ukrainian industry, agriculture, and territory were decisive for Soviet victory.
The same pattern appeared in darker chapters of European history. The partition of Poland, the Warsaw Pact’s military threat, the war against Finland, and even the war in Afghanistan were all enabled by imperial armies that included massive Ukrainian participation.
In the USSR, the most advanced intercontinental ballistic missiles were designed and manufactured in Ukraine and serviced by Ukrainians until 2014. Ukrainians made up roughly 40% of Soviet army officers in the 1980s. The world’s largest cargo aircraft was built in Ukraine. russia wants all of this back — and without Ukraine, its missiles now explode on roughly every second launch.
Ukraine also possesses around 30% of the world’s black soil, the most fertile agricultural land on Earth — an enormous source of strategic leverage. In addition, Ukraine holds major mineral resources, including uranium, ranking among the top ten countries globally by uranium reserves.
History shows a simple rule: russia looks strongest when it controls Ukraine.
If russia absorbs Ukraine today, Europe will not face a tired or weakened aggressor. It will face the strongest and most experienced army on the continent — reinforced by Ukrainian manpower, battlefield experience, and industrial capacity.
“Without Ukraine, russia ceases to be an empire. With Ukraine suborned and then subordinated, russia automatically becomes an empire.” — Zbigniew Brzezinski
Ukraine can become the backbone of Europe’s defense against russia. Or, if left unsupported, it can be forcibly absorbed — and then brought to Europe’s doorstep.
Supporting Ukraine is not charity. It is strategic self-defense.
Author: Volodymyr Kukharenko
"Europa a menudo ve a Ucrania solo como una víctima. Esta es una simplificación peligrosa.
Ucrania es una potencia militar importante por derecho propio. Durante los últimos dos siglos, la mayoría de las llamadas victorias rusas dependieron en gran medida de Ucrania.
Contra Napoleón Bonaparte, el Imperio ruso dependió de la mano de obra, los suministros de alimentos, los caballos y la caballería cosaca ucraniana. Contra Adolf Hitler, millones de ucranianos lucharon en el Ejército Rojo, mientras que la industria, la agricultura y el territorio ucranianos fueron decisivos para la victoria soviética.
El mismo patrón se repitió en capítulos más oscuros de la historia europea. La partición de Polonia, la amenaza militar del Pacto de Varsovia, la guerra contra Finlandia e incluso la guerra en Afganistán fueron posibles gracias a ejércitos imperiales que contaron con una participación masiva de ucranianos.
En la URSS, los misiles balísticos intercontinentales más avanzados se diseñaron y fabricaron en Ucrania y fueron operados por ucranianos hasta 2014. Los ucranianos representaban aproximadamente el 40% de los oficiales del ejército soviético en la década de 1980. El avión de carga más grande del mundo se construyó en Ucrania. Rusia quiere recuperar todo esto, y sin Ucrania, sus misiles ahora explotan en aproximadamente uno de cada dos lanzamientos.
Ucrania también posee alrededor del 30% de la tierra negra del mundo, la tierra agrícola más fértil del planeta, una enorme fuente de influencia estratégica. Además, Ucrania cuenta con importantes recursos minerales, incluido el uranio, y se encuentra entre los diez primeros países del mundo en reservas de uranio.
La historia demuestra una regla simple: Rusia es más fuerte cuando controla Ucrania.
Si Rusia absorbe Ucrania hoy, Europa no se enfrentará a un agresor cansado o debilitado. Se enfrentará al ejército más fuerte y experimentado del continente, reforzado por la mano de obra, la experiencia en el campo de batalla y la capacidad industrial de Ucrania.
«Sin Ucrania, Rusia deja de ser un imperio. Con Ucrania subyugada y luego subordinada, Rusia se convierte automáticamente en un imperio». — Zbigniew Brzezinski
Ucrania puede convertirse en la columna vertebral de la defensa de Europa contra Rusia. O, si se la deja sin apoyo, puede ser absorbida por la fuerza y luego utilizada contra Europa.
Apoyar a Ucrania no es caridad. Es autodefensa estratégica.
Autor: Volodymyr Kukharenko"
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Europe often sees Ukraine only as a victim. That is a dangerous oversimplification.
Ukraine is a major military power in its own right. For the last two centuries, most so-called russian victories depended heavily on Ukraine.
Against Napoleon Bonaparte, the Russian Empire relied on Ukrainian manpower, food supplies, horses, and Cossack cavalry. Against Adolf Hitler, millions of Ukrainians fought in the Red Army, while Ukrainian industry, agriculture, and territory were decisive for Soviet victory.
The same pattern appeared in darker chapters of European history. The partition of Poland, the Warsaw Pact’s military threat, the war against Finland, and even the war in Afghanistan were all enabled by imperial armies that included massive Ukrainian participation.
In the USSR, the most advanced intercontinental ballistic missiles were designed and manufactured in Ukraine and serviced by Ukrainians until 2014. Ukrainians made up roughly 40% of Soviet army officers in the 1980s. The world’s largest cargo aircraft was built in Ukraine. russia wants all of this back — and without Ukraine, its missiles now explode on roughly every second launch.
Ukraine also possesses around 30% of the world’s black soil, the most fertile agricultural land on Earth — an enormous source of strategic leverage. In addition, Ukraine holds major mineral resources, including uranium, ranking among the top ten countries globally by uranium reserves.
History shows a simple rule: russia looks strongest when it controls Ukraine.
If russia absorbs Ukraine today, Europe will not face a tired or weakened aggressor. It will face the strongest and most experienced army on the continent — reinforced by Ukrainian manpower, battlefield experience, and industrial capacity.
“Without Ukraine, russia ceases to be an empire. With Ukraine suborned and then subordinated, russia automatically becomes an empire.” — Zbigniew Brzezinski
Ukraine can become the backbone of Europe’s defense against russia. Or, if left unsupported, it can be forcibly absorbed — and then brought to Europe’s doorstep.
Supporting Ukraine is not charity. It is strategic self-defense.
Author: Volodymyr Kukharenko
@littlealex mais surtout on oublie de dire que l'OTAN et les USA ont incité l'UKRAINE à demander à intégrer l'OTAN...Et au vu du racisme du gouvernement Trump, de l'aide au génocide du peuple palestinien, des guerres et non respect du droit international, notamment avec les volontés d'annexion du Groenland, ce nest pas la Russie de Poutine le problème mais la folie US avec TRUMP !
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Europe often sees Ukraine only as a victim. That is a dangerous oversimplification.
Ukraine is a major military power in its own right. For the last two centuries, most so-called russian victories depended heavily on Ukraine.
Against Napoleon Bonaparte, the Russian Empire relied on Ukrainian manpower, food supplies, horses, and Cossack cavalry. Against Adolf Hitler, millions of Ukrainians fought in the Red Army, while Ukrainian industry, agriculture, and territory were decisive for Soviet victory.
The same pattern appeared in darker chapters of European history. The partition of Poland, the Warsaw Pact’s military threat, the war against Finland, and even the war in Afghanistan were all enabled by imperial armies that included massive Ukrainian participation.
In the USSR, the most advanced intercontinental ballistic missiles were designed and manufactured in Ukraine and serviced by Ukrainians until 2014. Ukrainians made up roughly 40% of Soviet army officers in the 1980s. The world’s largest cargo aircraft was built in Ukraine. russia wants all of this back — and without Ukraine, its missiles now explode on roughly every second launch.
Ukraine also possesses around 30% of the world’s black soil, the most fertile agricultural land on Earth — an enormous source of strategic leverage. In addition, Ukraine holds major mineral resources, including uranium, ranking among the top ten countries globally by uranium reserves.
History shows a simple rule: russia looks strongest when it controls Ukraine.
If russia absorbs Ukraine today, Europe will not face a tired or weakened aggressor. It will face the strongest and most experienced army on the continent — reinforced by Ukrainian manpower, battlefield experience, and industrial capacity.
“Without Ukraine, russia ceases to be an empire. With Ukraine suborned and then subordinated, russia automatically becomes an empire.” — Zbigniew Brzezinski
Ukraine can become the backbone of Europe’s defense against russia. Or, if left unsupported, it can be forcibly absorbed — and then brought to Europe’s doorstep.
Supporting Ukraine is not charity. It is strategic self-defense.
Author: Volodymyr Kukharenko
@littlealex нато фашисты не пройдут!
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Europe often sees Ukraine only as a victim. That is a dangerous oversimplification.
Ukraine is a major military power in its own right. For the last two centuries, most so-called russian victories depended heavily on Ukraine.
Against Napoleon Bonaparte, the Russian Empire relied on Ukrainian manpower, food supplies, horses, and Cossack cavalry. Against Adolf Hitler, millions of Ukrainians fought in the Red Army, while Ukrainian industry, agriculture, and territory were decisive for Soviet victory.
The same pattern appeared in darker chapters of European history. The partition of Poland, the Warsaw Pact’s military threat, the war against Finland, and even the war in Afghanistan were all enabled by imperial armies that included massive Ukrainian participation.
In the USSR, the most advanced intercontinental ballistic missiles were designed and manufactured in Ukraine and serviced by Ukrainians until 2014. Ukrainians made up roughly 40% of Soviet army officers in the 1980s. The world’s largest cargo aircraft was built in Ukraine. russia wants all of this back — and without Ukraine, its missiles now explode on roughly every second launch.
Ukraine also possesses around 30% of the world’s black soil, the most fertile agricultural land on Earth — an enormous source of strategic leverage. In addition, Ukraine holds major mineral resources, including uranium, ranking among the top ten countries globally by uranium reserves.
History shows a simple rule: russia looks strongest when it controls Ukraine.
If russia absorbs Ukraine today, Europe will not face a tired or weakened aggressor. It will face the strongest and most experienced army on the continent — reinforced by Ukrainian manpower, battlefield experience, and industrial capacity.
“Without Ukraine, russia ceases to be an empire. With Ukraine suborned and then subordinated, russia automatically becomes an empire.” — Zbigniew Brzezinski
Ukraine can become the backbone of Europe’s defense against russia. Or, if left unsupported, it can be forcibly absorbed — and then brought to Europe’s doorstep.
Supporting Ukraine is not charity. It is strategic self-defense.
Author: Volodymyr Kukharenko
@littlealex This is 100% accurate. Ukraine was to the Soviet Union a techlogy & innovation hub, too.
Not to even mention that what is called ”Russian” culture most often is just appropriated Ukrainian culture.
As it looks like USA is on it’s way to leave NATO, the way forward is not so much for Ukraine to join NATO, but for NATO to join Ukraine..
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Europe often sees Ukraine only as a victim. That is a dangerous oversimplification.
Ukraine is a major military power in its own right. For the last two centuries, most so-called russian victories depended heavily on Ukraine.
Against Napoleon Bonaparte, the Russian Empire relied on Ukrainian manpower, food supplies, horses, and Cossack cavalry. Against Adolf Hitler, millions of Ukrainians fought in the Red Army, while Ukrainian industry, agriculture, and territory were decisive for Soviet victory.
The same pattern appeared in darker chapters of European history. The partition of Poland, the Warsaw Pact’s military threat, the war against Finland, and even the war in Afghanistan were all enabled by imperial armies that included massive Ukrainian participation.
In the USSR, the most advanced intercontinental ballistic missiles were designed and manufactured in Ukraine and serviced by Ukrainians until 2014. Ukrainians made up roughly 40% of Soviet army officers in the 1980s. The world’s largest cargo aircraft was built in Ukraine. russia wants all of this back — and without Ukraine, its missiles now explode on roughly every second launch.
Ukraine also possesses around 30% of the world’s black soil, the most fertile agricultural land on Earth — an enormous source of strategic leverage. In addition, Ukraine holds major mineral resources, including uranium, ranking among the top ten countries globally by uranium reserves.
History shows a simple rule: russia looks strongest when it controls Ukraine.
If russia absorbs Ukraine today, Europe will not face a tired or weakened aggressor. It will face the strongest and most experienced army on the continent — reinforced by Ukrainian manpower, battlefield experience, and industrial capacity.
“Without Ukraine, russia ceases to be an empire. With Ukraine suborned and then subordinated, russia automatically becomes an empire.” — Zbigniew Brzezinski
Ukraine can become the backbone of Europe’s defense against russia. Or, if left unsupported, it can be forcibly absorbed — and then brought to Europe’s doorstep.
Supporting Ukraine is not charity. It is strategic self-defense.
Author: Volodymyr Kukharenko
@littlealex All the propaganda bots are coming together under this post.
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@littlealex This is 100% accurate. Ukraine was to the Soviet Union a techlogy & innovation hub, too.
Not to even mention that what is called ”Russian” culture most often is just appropriated Ukrainian culture.
As it looks like USA is on it’s way to leave NATO, the way forward is not so much for Ukraine to join NATO, but for NATO to join Ukraine..
@gimulnautti @littlealex какие варварские идеи. познания в истории нулевые. почитайте Курс теоретической физики Ландау и Лифшица
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Europe often sees Ukraine only as a victim. That is a dangerous oversimplification.
Ukraine is a major military power in its own right. For the last two centuries, most so-called russian victories depended heavily on Ukraine.
Against Napoleon Bonaparte, the Russian Empire relied on Ukrainian manpower, food supplies, horses, and Cossack cavalry. Against Adolf Hitler, millions of Ukrainians fought in the Red Army, while Ukrainian industry, agriculture, and territory were decisive for Soviet victory.
The same pattern appeared in darker chapters of European history. The partition of Poland, the Warsaw Pact’s military threat, the war against Finland, and even the war in Afghanistan were all enabled by imperial armies that included massive Ukrainian participation.
In the USSR, the most advanced intercontinental ballistic missiles were designed and manufactured in Ukraine and serviced by Ukrainians until 2014. Ukrainians made up roughly 40% of Soviet army officers in the 1980s. The world’s largest cargo aircraft was built in Ukraine. russia wants all of this back — and without Ukraine, its missiles now explode on roughly every second launch.
Ukraine also possesses around 30% of the world’s black soil, the most fertile agricultural land on Earth — an enormous source of strategic leverage. In addition, Ukraine holds major mineral resources, including uranium, ranking among the top ten countries globally by uranium reserves.
History shows a simple rule: russia looks strongest when it controls Ukraine.
If russia absorbs Ukraine today, Europe will not face a tired or weakened aggressor. It will face the strongest and most experienced army on the continent — reinforced by Ukrainian manpower, battlefield experience, and industrial capacity.
“Without Ukraine, russia ceases to be an empire. With Ukraine suborned and then subordinated, russia automatically becomes an empire.” — Zbigniew Brzezinski
Ukraine can become the backbone of Europe’s defense against russia. Or, if left unsupported, it can be forcibly absorbed — and then brought to Europe’s doorstep.
Supporting Ukraine is not charity. It is strategic self-defense.
Author: Volodymyr Kukharenko
@littlealex Lets hope europe will do more.
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Europe often sees Ukraine only as a victim. That is a dangerous oversimplification.
Ukraine is a major military power in its own right. For the last two centuries, most so-called russian victories depended heavily on Ukraine.
Against Napoleon Bonaparte, the Russian Empire relied on Ukrainian manpower, food supplies, horses, and Cossack cavalry. Against Adolf Hitler, millions of Ukrainians fought in the Red Army, while Ukrainian industry, agriculture, and territory were decisive for Soviet victory.
The same pattern appeared in darker chapters of European history. The partition of Poland, the Warsaw Pact’s military threat, the war against Finland, and even the war in Afghanistan were all enabled by imperial armies that included massive Ukrainian participation.
In the USSR, the most advanced intercontinental ballistic missiles were designed and manufactured in Ukraine and serviced by Ukrainians until 2014. Ukrainians made up roughly 40% of Soviet army officers in the 1980s. The world’s largest cargo aircraft was built in Ukraine. russia wants all of this back — and without Ukraine, its missiles now explode on roughly every second launch.
Ukraine also possesses around 30% of the world’s black soil, the most fertile agricultural land on Earth — an enormous source of strategic leverage. In addition, Ukraine holds major mineral resources, including uranium, ranking among the top ten countries globally by uranium reserves.
History shows a simple rule: russia looks strongest when it controls Ukraine.
If russia absorbs Ukraine today, Europe will not face a tired or weakened aggressor. It will face the strongest and most experienced army on the continent — reinforced by Ukrainian manpower, battlefield experience, and industrial capacity.
“Without Ukraine, russia ceases to be an empire. With Ukraine suborned and then subordinated, russia automatically becomes an empire.” — Zbigniew Brzezinski
Ukraine can become the backbone of Europe’s defense against russia. Or, if left unsupported, it can be forcibly absorbed — and then brought to Europe’s doorstep.
Supporting Ukraine is not charity. It is strategic self-defense.
Author: Volodymyr Kukharenko
@littlealex
It is so "major" that it had to give up nuclear weapons from its territory, in exchange for other country defense guarantees, which the other countries then didn't stick to when Russia took Crimea in 2014.Yes. Ukraine is large, and has resources, I'm just not feeling the "major military power." (Then again, neither is Russia major anymore...)
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Europe often sees Ukraine only as a victim. That is a dangerous oversimplification.
Ukraine is a major military power in its own right. For the last two centuries, most so-called russian victories depended heavily on Ukraine.
Against Napoleon Bonaparte, the Russian Empire relied on Ukrainian manpower, food supplies, horses, and Cossack cavalry. Against Adolf Hitler, millions of Ukrainians fought in the Red Army, while Ukrainian industry, agriculture, and territory were decisive for Soviet victory.
The same pattern appeared in darker chapters of European history. The partition of Poland, the Warsaw Pact’s military threat, the war against Finland, and even the war in Afghanistan were all enabled by imperial armies that included massive Ukrainian participation.
In the USSR, the most advanced intercontinental ballistic missiles were designed and manufactured in Ukraine and serviced by Ukrainians until 2014. Ukrainians made up roughly 40% of Soviet army officers in the 1980s. The world’s largest cargo aircraft was built in Ukraine. russia wants all of this back — and without Ukraine, its missiles now explode on roughly every second launch.
Ukraine also possesses around 30% of the world’s black soil, the most fertile agricultural land on Earth — an enormous source of strategic leverage. In addition, Ukraine holds major mineral resources, including uranium, ranking among the top ten countries globally by uranium reserves.
History shows a simple rule: russia looks strongest when it controls Ukraine.
If russia absorbs Ukraine today, Europe will not face a tired or weakened aggressor. It will face the strongest and most experienced army on the continent — reinforced by Ukrainian manpower, battlefield experience, and industrial capacity.
“Without Ukraine, russia ceases to be an empire. With Ukraine suborned and then subordinated, russia automatically becomes an empire.” — Zbigniew Brzezinski
Ukraine can become the backbone of Europe’s defense against russia. Or, if left unsupported, it can be forcibly absorbed — and then brought to Europe’s doorstep.
Supporting Ukraine is not charity. It is strategic self-defense.
Author: Volodymyr Kukharenko
@littlealex you also forget that Ukraine Was the Techical engine of many weapon creation when they where in the USSR
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