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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I posted this on the "military" thread but didn't get much feedback, so I'm also posting it on this thread.

Curious for your thoughts on this: is there a chance that Putin actually wants to draw NATO into Ukraine in order to ignite a broader conflict? Perhaps, so far, he has been fighting with one arm behind his back, and he will only swing with both fists once NATO forces enter Ukraine. Additionally, with NATO deployed in Ukraine, is there a risk that China would then enter the conflict, fighting alongside of Russia? [/quote]
You probably didn't get an answer since it is an utterly ridiculous idea! Why would he want a broader conflict? Why would he want NATO in Ukraine? He is counting on NATO not interfering, that is why he tested so many of his supersonic missiles.
Why would he want to fight NATO in Ukraine? What does he gain from fighting an extremely strong military alliance?
One that is led by the militarily most advanced and best equipped country in the world?[/quote]

I got two responses on the other thread: one indicating that it is indeed possible that he wishes to draw NATO into the conflict, and the another sharing your view.

In regard to drawing NATO in, the reasoning is this: by broadening the war into a battle against the entire West, he could potentially galvanize the Russian population into an even greater level of support, and perhaps mask the fact that the Russian government is indeed the bad guy in this war.

A war against the West would be, in the eyes of many Russians, validation of Putin's belief that the West did not cease to be Russia's enemy at the end of the Cold War, but rather has continued to harbor a desire to destroy Russia. Never mind that Putin began this conflict. That point would be lost in the ensuring chaos. The average Russian would know only this: NATO is out to destroy Russia, and Russia must rise to the challenge.[/quote]

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