Ukraine really got its wish this time. The Russian army's revenge was like a sudden storm,not only paralyzed many places in Ukraine, but also caused the global tension to soar instantly. Familiar names such as Kiev, Kharkov, and Odessa have become targets for Russian troops to attack accurately. Behind this is not only the escalation of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, but also a violent shock in global geopolitics.
Many cities in Ukraine encountered saturated strikes by the Russian army almost at the same time. Unmanned aircraft, cruise missiles, and ballistic missiles are all in battle, 407 drones, 6 ballistic missiles, and 38 cruise missiles. These numbers sound tingling. The Russian army's goal is very clear: to directly destroy the Ukrainian army's logistics network and war potential.
Kharkiv's ammunition depot and drone factory were blown away to the point where the slag was left; the Odessa port was even more carpet bombed and was basically scrapped in the short term.
It is worth noting that there was even a mushroom cloud in this air strike, which triggered speculation about whether the Russian army uses small-equivalent nuclear weapons. However, this possibility can basically be ruled out. Any use of nuclear weapons requires the other permanent members of the UN Security Council to be notified in advance, and Russia obviously did not do so.
Zelensky's previous spider-web operation not only tried to attack Russia's strategic nuclear facilities, but also pulled NATO and the United States into the water. From the moment, Zelensky's strategy has indeed worked. The NATO Secretary-General has announced that it will launch a large-scale arms upgrade plan, requiring member states to increase the proportion of defense spending to 5%. This means that Europe is preparing for a possible war. However, can this forced escalation of arms race really make Europe safer?
The European army is stretched. Although the air force seems to be strong, it still has no chance of winning against the Russian strategic bombers and nuclear missiles. As for the navy, there is almost no sense of existence in the Russian combat system. More importantly, Europe's energy and economy have long been dragged down by war. Can the army piled up by spending money really beat Russia?
In contrast, Russia, despite being subject to Western economic sanctions, its military-industrial system is still operating well. The Russian army not only has rich practical experience, but also relies on local resources to maintain long-term combat capabilities. In contrast, the army of European countries is more like a group of paper tigers, and there seems to be no other way except to burn money.
The Russian-Ukraine War is no longer a simple regional conflict, but a major reshuffle of global geopolitics. The surge in military spending in NATO means that Europe is transforming into a war economy, which will further aggravate global economic instability. At the same time, the United States is also trying to weaken Russia's strength through military aid to Ukraine.
What's even more terrifying is that the Russian-Ukrainian conflict may also trigger a chain reaction in other regions. For example, hot areas such as the Middle East and East Asia may fall into new turmoil due to the game between major powers. For China, this is both a challenge and an opportunity. We need to remain calm in complex international situations, avoid being involved in unnecessary conflicts, and take advantage of opportunities to enhance our international influence.
