Had a very interesting discussion on the lessons for India from the Ukraine War so far.
As per reports the government is set to finalise the ‘Agnipath’ nee ‘Tour of Duty’ recruitment scheme, under which youth can enlist in the Army for three /five years and be known as ‘Agnivirs’. It is being envisaged that 25% of them would serve for three years and 25% for five years, the remaining 50% would serve for the full term till they reach the retirement age. This major reform is expected to significantly reduce the age profile of the Armed forces. This reform will also result in significant reduction of pensions. It will curb the ballooning salary and pension bills that are adversely impacting military modernization. Under this arrangement, after completing 3 or 5 years of service, the Army will help the soldier/officer to be recruited in other services. The soldiers would be given a pay-out along with priority in recruitment to certain government jobs, including the central armed police forces. An effort is also on to nudge corporate India into hiring such ...
My question is why did Putin attack Ukraine and cause extensive damage to Civilian targets ?
ReplyDeleteRussia could have launched a covert operation to dislodge the Ukraine regime and plave a puppet president there. And Russia's capability to interfere in internal affairs other Countries covertly is well known.
It's hard to guess Russias objectives but I don't think grabbing Zelensky was a priority. Time will tell but, I think they will try and absorb the eastern zone with minimum damage, perhaps up to the banks of the Dnieper, and leave the western area as a neutral buffer zone. This would be close to restoring the pre-Ukraine status-quo. They probably can take Kiev if they use maximum firepower but it looks like they have held back so far.
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