Ukraine’s army offers the US more strategic value than minerals, says National Interest, KSE’s Drobovych.
It ranks 6th globally with 980,000 active soldiers - more than France, Germany, Italy, and the UK troops combined.
This force could be a new European army, replacing US. 1/
It ranks 6th globally with 980,000 active soldiers - more than France, Germany, Italy, and the UK troops combined.
This force could be a new European army, replacing US. 1/
Ukrainian forces have destroyed over 3,700 Russian tanks, mostly via drones - more than the U.S. currently has ready for battle (3,480).
Ukrainian unmanned naval attacks have also forced Russia’s Black Sea Fleet to retreat from Crimea to distant ports. 2/
Ukrainian unmanned naval attacks have also forced Russia’s Black Sea Fleet to retreat from Crimea to distant ports. 2/
Ukraine created specialized military units that master drone combat against Russia's superior arsenal:
4,300 aircraft versus Ukraine's 324, a naval fleet 4.7 times larger, and 5,750 tanks versus Ukraine's 1,114. 3/
4,300 aircraft versus Ukraine's 324, a naval fleet 4.7 times larger, and 5,750 tanks versus Ukraine's 1,114. 3/
Drobovych compares Ukraine's war to America's Revolution, where French naval victory at Chesapeake enabled Washington's Yorktown triumph.
America repaid this debt by fighting in France during both World Wars. 4/
America repaid this debt by fighting in France during both World Wars. 4/
Post-war Ukraine will maintain military capabilities while releasing thousands of combat veterans.
These forces could replace US troops in Europe or form a new security partnership. 5/
These forces could replace US troops in Europe or form a new security partnership. 5/
If America helps Ukraine defeat Russia, Drobovych argues Ukraine will become a devoted ally similar to the centuries-long Franco-American alliance built on mutual security interests. 6X
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