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[–] tpihkal@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

Typical America Bad Party propaganda bull shit.

[–] retrospectology@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Ok, yeah I mean if Russia chooses to carry out a first strike on NATO I guess that is a thing they could do if they wanted. Not sure how it would be in their interests, but they could give it a go for sure.

[–] Old_Geezer@lemmy.ml -3 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Not sure how it would be in their interests, but they could give it a go for sure

Well, it definitely isn't in NATOs interest — but they're going to get taught a lesson sooner if they keep up this shit. Russia has the technological edge in weaponry these days. Hell, the US doesn't even have hypersonic capable missiles. They can't deal with the Houthis, so a peer like Russia has the capability to hurt them bad. Small countries in the Baltics that are the most aggressive, like Lithuania, have a very concentrated populace.

[–] retrospectology@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Lol, yeah when is Lithuania going to stop bullying Russia, come on guys wth )':

[–] Old_Geezer@lemmy.ml -2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Lol, yeah when is Lithuania going to stop bullying Russia

Typical NAFO response. You're not well-informed of the bellicose statements the leaders of the smaller nations in the Baltics have made. They're the most aggressive in wanting NATO to go full in and have openly said they'd volunteer their troops 1st. Please at least try to keep up with what's happening in the situation, rather than displaying your ignorance.

[–] retrospectology@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

I didn't know they let you guys drink vodka your first day on the job.

[–] TranscendentalEmpire@lemm.ee 0 points 1 year ago

Russia has the technological edge in weaponry these days. Hell, the US doesn't even have hypersonic capable missiles.

I mean, it kinda depends on what you consider a "hypersonic missile". If it's just any missile that can go mach 5, then everyone's had hypersonic missiles tech for a while. Ramjets have been a thing since the 60's.

If we're talking about "hypersonic missiles" that can travel at mach 5 and maneuver/change flight patterns, then no one really has a hypersonic missile.

The Kinzhal and zircon both follow normal trajectory patterns and can be intercepted with relative ease compared to what hypersonic missiles are supposed to be able to do.

[–] PoliceStateUK@mastodon.me.uk 0 points 1 year ago

@Old_Geezer Stopped reading at "Russia's Crimea". Much like Gaza, just because it's forcefully occupied, doesn't mean it's theirs.