A key Russian general who Russian President Vladimir Putin promoted this week views the invasion of Ukraine as a mere "stepping stone" to further conflict with Europe.

Putin launched the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, sparking fears from many analysts that the Kremlin may have greater ambitions beyond taking control of its former Soviet neighbor. Russian commentators and lawmakers have often heightened those fears with their anti-North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) rhetoric throughout the war—routinely encouraging direct strikes on European and even American targets.

This week, Putin promoted Lieutenant General Andrey Mordvichev to the rank of Colonel-General. The military leader had already been serving in the role of commanding the Central Military District and Russian Central Grouping of Forces in Ukraine.

In a recent interview with Moscow's state-run Russia-1, a clip of which circulated widely on social media Saturday, Mordvichev said he believes Putin's war will last quite a long time and expand in the future.

"I think there's still plenty of time to spend. It is pointless to talk about a specified period. If we are talking about Eastern Europe, which we will have to, of course then it will be longer," the general said.

 

"Ukraine is only a stepping stone?" the interviewer then asked.

"Yes, absolutely. It is only the beginning," Mordvichev responded, who went on to say that the war "will not stop here."

 

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So much for those who claim that Russia is only defending itself and was provoked into invading Ukraine because of NATO.

Looking at the mess they have made trying to take over Ukraine, with no western boots on the ground or in the air, I think it is just wishful thinking by this bloke............????

14 hours ago, transam said:

Looking at the mess they have made trying to take over Ukraine, with no western boots on the ground or in the air, I think it is just wishful thinking by this bloke............????

Yea empty threat Putin is so desperate he’s begging N Korea for weapons his currency is worthless nato is gaining members now this…..one thing I’m sure of it would be a dream come true for Ukraine if Russia attacked a nato nation + it’s just this kind of rhetoric that strengthens nato hey thank the general he’s definitely not doing putin any favors lmao ???? 

With NATO stacked against them, I highly doubt it...!!!

 

One of the advantages of being 50, 80 and 100 years away from previous wars is we get to see the unclassified documents that reveal how much lying went on to goad the various parties to take up arms.

 

Thanks, but I'll wait until the guy's alleged claim is vetted through a lot more filters. 

 

So far, Putin has done nothing more than he said he would.

 

(Other than the stupid push toward Kiev, counting on Zelensky to cr@p his pants and flee to one of his mansions abroad.  He did judge that one wrong, but I don't think he ever planned to stay in Kiev.)

 

You better believe CCP is watching this closely—for obvious reasons.  Best to stop Russia from expansion.

8 hours ago, impulse said:

One of the advantages of being 50, 80 and 100 years away from previous wars is we get to see the unclassified documents that reveal how much lying went on to goad the various parties to take up arms.

 

Thanks, but I'll wait until the guy's alleged claim is vetted through a lot more filters. 

 

So far, Putin has done nothing more than he said he would.

 

(Other than the stupid push toward Kiev, counting on Zelensky to cr@p his pants and flee to one of his mansions abroad.  He did judge that one wrong, but I don't think he ever planned to stay in Kiev.)

 

What did Putin say he was going to do?  Provide sources.

 

What justified Putin's invasion of a neighboring country?

 

Do you think that anything other than defeat in Ukraine will prevent Putin from invading other neighbors?

Wow... listen to all the lefty war mongers attacking Putin while their country is swirling down the toilet.

they are getting their arrrsssess kicked ... funny they never claim any deaths  555

A major base for Russia's Black Sea fleet in Crimea is going up in flames after a late-night Ukrainian missile attack

https://www.yahoo.com/news/major-russias-black-sea-fleet-053937648.html

Russia says Crimean shipyard on fire, two ships damaged in Ukraine missile attack

https://au.yahoo.com/news/ukraine-launches-missile-attack-sevastopol-022820965.html

 

Vlad is begging North Korea for ammunition... sheer desperation but he did said something funny regarding the US accusing Biden of going after Trump for persecution of political rival, however what he does to his own rivals is not persecution, it's assassination, the guy is out of his mind   555

 

Putin Goes Full MAGA: Welcomes Trump’s Ukraine Plan and Rages About His ‘Persecution’

Putin said, echoing the former American president’s own oft-repeated claim that “what’s happening with Trump is a persecution of a political rival for political motives.”

 

https://www.yahoo.com/news/putin-goes-full-maga-welcomes-141148452.html

Ukraine war: Where are Russia's opposition leaders now?

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-65113186

On 9/12/2023 at 3:58 AM, Skipalongcassidy said:

Wow... listen to all the lefty war mongers attacking Putin while their country is swirling down the toilet.

 

Talking about countries going down the toilet, Russia has pulled the chain on their botty seat thingy already, ol' chap, didn't you know....................

Putin is hoping Trump gets reelected which would get the US out of NATO, stop any US support for Ukraine, etc etc. 

On 9/11/2023 at 7:38 PM, impulse said:

One of the advantages of being 50, 80 and 100 years away from previous wars is we get to see the unclassified documents that reveal how much lying went on to goad the various parties to take up arms.

 

Thanks, but I'll wait until the guy's alleged claim is vetted through a lot more filters. 

 

So far, Putin has done nothing more than he said he would.

 

(Other than the stupid push toward Kiev, counting on Zelensky to cr@p his pants and flee to one of his mansions abroad.  He did judge that one wrong, but I don't think he ever planned to stay in Kiev.)

 

Wow. yet another armchair keyboard general completely detached from reality.

On 9/11/2023 at 4:58 PM, Skipalongcassidy said:

Wow... listen to all the lefty war mongers attacking Putin while their country is swirling down the toilet.

Lefty war mongers?

 

Pop quiz:  Who invaded Ukraine?

16 hours ago, Mavideol said:

they are getting their arrrsssess kicked ... funny they never claim any deaths  555

A major base for Russia's Black Sea fleet in Crimea is going up in flames after a late-night Ukrainian missile attack

https://www.yahoo.com/news/major-russias-black-sea-fleet-053937648.html

Russia says Crimean shipyard on fire, two ships damaged in Ukraine missile attack

https://au.yahoo.com/news/ukraine-launches-missile-attack-sevastopol-022820965.html

 

Nailed one of Putin’s kilo class subs ouch that’s expensive!oh I will bet Putin’s about ready to blow a gasket!

46 minutes ago, Skipalongcassidy said:

So that makes it ok for USA to follow suit... schoolyard logic

I’m puzzled ???? what are you talking about?

3 minutes ago, Tug said:

 I’m puzzled ???? what are you talking about?

Yes... so what's new... I find you puzzling as well most of the time.

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The Russia-Iran axis, with their proxies, are very busy these days.