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> It is really fascinating how frequently we see these posts about Russia being on the verge of losing its war.

Russia is "winning" because it is willing to turn contested area into barren wasteland. But is it really "winning" if what you're taking over is completely destroyed?

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It is, if your aim is to eliminate a state. Think.

They are not doing that well at eliminating a state though.

According to the PR standards set up by Bush the Second in Mosul, Najaf, and others, yes, absolutely.

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