“...Russia could officially see the delivery of Western battle tanks and combat aircraft as entering the war and then take military retaliatory measures”
Oh, really? Giving $billions$ in state of the art weapons “could” been seen as entering the war? Should the russkies wait until the equip is positioned on the battlefield instead of blowing them up before they could be used?
“the transfer of MiG-29s could be misunderstood by Moscow’s intelligence services”
Misunderstood? How? Did they think the Russkies expected Nato to send hot air balloons? Are MIG’s used to plow fields or something?
NOT TAKING A SIDE. Just pointing out the stupidity of this analysis. Complete departure from how warring parties would 100% react. Any 1/2 awake general would destroy weapons, if he could, before they could be used against his soldiers.
And I’m surprised and disappointed that Freepers need to be consistently reminded that nearly every comment posted here [by regulars] comes from a healthy, skeptical desire for truth. It’s pointing out stupid decisions, lies, and propaganda. Resisting lies and heralding truths does not imply allegiance to any side.