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blue-wave

(5,540 posts)
Fri May 1, 2026, 04:18 PM May 1

Ukraine Just Sabotaged China's Plot to Attack Taiwan



Ukraine isn’t just fighting Russia — it may be stopping China next. Ukraine’s war against Russia is reshaping modern warfare — and countries across Asia are paying attention. In this video, I break down how Ukraine’s drone warfare, naval drones, and asymmetric tactics are being adopted by Taiwan, the Philippines, Japan, and India to counter China. These combat-proven systems are changing the calculus of a Taiwan invasion and making the South China Sea far more dangerous for China’s military. With lessons from Ukraine and new risks exposed by the war in Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, China’s ability to invade Taiwan looks far weaker than it seems



Ukraine will never get a "thank you" from anyone in the current administration, so I'll say it for them: Thank you Ukraine! For standing strong and smart and for being the great ally you are and always have been.
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blue-wave

(5,540 posts)
9. I am so impressed with the
Sat May 2, 2026, 12:53 PM
May 2

resilience and innovation from Ukrainians that I have no hesitation in saying Ukraine will be a military superpower some day. And not in the too distant future.

ShazamIam

(3,187 posts)
3. The new weapons are changing the balance from the largest to the most clever and agile. I hope it lasts. nt
Fri May 1, 2026, 04:58 PM
May 1

LetMyPeopleVote

(182,006 posts)
4. trump has basically abandoned Taiwan by diverting resources for his war against Iran
Fri May 1, 2026, 05:50 PM
May 1

I am glad that Ukraine has stepped up

mitch96

(15,875 posts)
6. tRump has proven time and again he is acting in the interests of ruzzia. I don't know about china..
Fri May 1, 2026, 07:01 PM
May 1

If it walks like a duck, and quacks like a duck...you can bet it's a duck...da?
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WestMichRad

(3,389 posts)
5. This is excellent!
Fri May 1, 2026, 06:39 PM
May 1

But I fear whatever is the next generation of warfare. Humans always seem to develop more and more vile ways to kill others.

Lonestarblue

(13,560 posts)
8. I fear it will be conducted by decisions made by AI, not humans with judgment.
Fri May 1, 2026, 07:11 PM
May 1

We all know that the word "slop" is attached to AI for a reason.

BidenRocks

(3,487 posts)
7. I have separated chump from America.
Fri May 1, 2026, 07:06 PM
May 1

He speaks for himself and the world knows it!

Chump doesn't have any cards!
His failure is not an indictment on most Americans.

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