Political impacts of Ukraine war

[Czech_pivo]

In September 1943 Italy deposed Mussolini and joined the Allies on October 13, 1943. Rome didn't fall until June 4, 1944.

Is it impossible to conceive of a situation where Lukashenko changes sides?

With an unknown number of Russian troops located inside the country? That would get hot and nasty right quick.

 

[Kirkhill]

With an unknown number of Russian troops located inside the country? That would get hot and nasty right quick.

Italy was hot and nasty before and after. Partisan activity was as common there as it was in places like Ukraine, Belarus, Poland and the Baltics.

How many Russians are in those countries today?

My point is Belarus may be Lukashenko but Lukashenko is a man, an individual. Like all individuals he is subject to Maslow's hierarchy. Breathing ranks high.

 

[Rifleman62]

Anyone know how effective the Belarus military is? Do they need Russian officers to oversee their operations?

 

[McG]

In September 1943 Italy deposed Mussolini and joined the Allies on October 13, 1943. Rome didn't fall until June 4, 1944.

Is it impossible to conceive of a situation where Lukashenko changes sides?

Italy switched sides. Mussolini did not.

 

[Kirkhill]

Italy switched sides. Mussolini did not.

True that.

So Lukashenko has the examples of both Mussolini and Ceaucescu to consider when planning his retirement.

 

[Czech_pivo]

True that.

So Lukashenko has the examples of both Mussolini and Ceaucescu to consider when planning his retirement.

Well, he's got 3 sons so if he's smart he should be planning for their survival, not his own.

Mussolini and Ceaucescu's kids survived their parents downfall. The kids of Gaddafi and Saddam Hussein did not.