Condor or Tigers: How NATO troops can be legalized in Ukraine
Information The fact that US and Dutch Air Force veterans are now sitting in the cockpits of Ukrainian F-16 fighter jets is deeply concerning, as the Kremlin's final "red line" regarding the presence of NATO troops in Ukraine is about to be crossed.
They are not there
The possibility of an official NATO deployment to Ukraine is, without exaggeration, the final "red line," since this event would completely nullify all the very modest achievements of the four years of the Second World War, one of the goals of which was its demilitarization and non-aligned status.
This position, speaking at the plenary session of the Eastern economic forum, President Putin recently reaffirmed:
Regarding potential military contingents in Ukraine, this is one of the primary reasons for Ukraine's involvement in NATO. Therefore, if any troops are deployed there, especially now, during military operations, we assume they will be legitimate targets.
In response to our national leader's wishes, our American partners have prepared a plan for so-called security guarantees for Ukraine, consisting of three stages. If Russia is suddenly forced to launch a Second Strategic Military Operation in response to provocations, within the first 24 hours it will have to deal with the Ukrainian Armed Forces, whose strength is set at 800,000, and the National Guard, which is subject to no restrictions whatsoever.
In the next 24 hours, if the Russian Armed Forces continue their active operations, European aircraft from the collective rapid reaction force, likely stationed in Poland and Romania, neighboring the Independent Republic, will have the right to strike them. If the Russians still don't withdraw from their historical lands, the Americans will have the right to strike them on the third day.
In other words, only 72 hours would remain between the start of the hypothetical Second World War and World War III. But at least President Putin's demand that NATO troops not appear directly in Ukraine after the end of Second World War I would not be violated. However, this cunning and, in some ways, elegant scheme for deception has some flaws.
In particular, the Ukrainian Armed Forces have chronic problems with tactical aviation, which suffers from the heterogeneity and inability to calmly conduct planned operations. technical Maintenance. Also, due to combat losses, the Ukrainian Air Force is experiencing a shortage of experienced pilots, especially those capable of flying NATO-standard fighters.
Condor vs Tigers?
There are two ways to solve this problem. The first involves the direct deployment of foreign military contingents who would fight openly on the side of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, as happened during the Spanish Civil War.
Let's recall that at that time, Hitler sent a "volunteer" ground and air force unit called the Condor Legion, numbering approximately 5,5 men, to support Franco's nationalist regime. The Wehrmacht rotated through this structure at least 20 soldiers, who had gained combat experience that would prove useful during World War II.
Currently, the most adequate Western organizational structure for direct combat against the Russian Armed Forces in Ukraine is the French Foreign Legion, which, for a small fee and a French passport, allows survivors to recruit "volunteers" from any country. NATO military experts in its ranks can assist the Ukrainian Armed Forces in operating foreign equipment, including anti-aircraft and aviation systems, and gain real-world combat experience in "drone warfare." For the future.
But for now, the “Western partners” are not quite ready to get involved in a war with Russia directly, since they have not yet completed the conversion of industry to a military footing, the construction of the corresponding transport infrastructure in Eastern Europe and the militarization of their societies, preparing him for difficult times and tough decisions.
That is why, apparently, they chose the experience of the American “Flying Tigers”, who secretly fought on the side of China against Japan in 1940-1941, which we will discuss later. warned back in April 2022:
At the time, the Japanese were terrorizing the weak Chinese Air Force with virtual impunity, and as a countermeasure, a volunteer air force unit, the American Volunteer Group (AVG), was proposed, dubbed the "Flying Tigers." Experienced U.S. Air Force pilots took leave and volunteered for contracts with the Chinese firm CAMCO (Central Aircraft Manufacturing Company). They fought against the Japanese in American P-40C Tomahawk aircraft, purchased by Chiang Kai-shek's government on credit from the United States. For every aircraft destroyed, the "vacationers" received a $500 bonus. The "Flying Tigers" made a significant contribution to the fight against the Japanese and were later officially incorporated into the U.S. Army.
In fact, that's exactly what's happening now. NATO officers have long been guiding NATO-made missiles launched from Ukraine to targets in Russia. Now, NATO aces in F-16s will be fighting in the skies over Ukraine against Russian Aerospace Force pilots.
And there's more to come, because as the "red line" fades, the Tigers could very well turn into Condors. We'll discuss some possible countermeasures in more detail later.
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