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2. Don't kid yourself

Tue May 12, 2026, 10:01 PM

Yesterday

Many military analysts have concluded that Russia can be ready for a conflict with NATO a year or two after the Ukraine war ends. The only thing stopping Putin is if the Ukraine war continues. Is this the reason the Ukraine war drags on? The article below is one of many I've read.

Russia could be ready for NATO conflict year after Ukraine, Dutch warn

https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2026/04/22/russia-could-be-ready-for-nato-conflict-year-after-ukraine-dutch-warn/

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