Putin's IRBM and why I think it's a sign of weakness.

A couple days ago Putin launched an IRBM (Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile). People collectively freaked out.. I shrugged.

With Putin throwing NK troops into the meat grinder and Ukrainian long range missiles hitting strategic military assets, I see this as a vain act of strength that's actually weakness.

He can't fly planes over Ukraine..

He can't get ships near the Ukrainian coast..

Russian tanks quickly become smoking wrecks..

This is why he's had to resort to these mass drone attacks and now using IRBM weapons.

Frankly, I think Russia is finished. It's still going to take a couple of years, but I think even if with the possible easing of sanctions, the mortal wound has been dealt.