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I don't think I stated an opinion. You did. Do you actually have a reason for what you said?
For future reference, I think it's quite possible Russia sees a revolution or regime change. They're losing a large portion of their young male population, their economy is in turmoil, and their oil refineries, which is by far their most important export, are being destroyed. They saved up money for a while before the war to pay families who lose soldiers and temporarily keep their economy afloat and keep people from getting too riled up, but that money is largely gone now. Payments to families are being delayed or not happening at all, and the economy is in a risky position.
Will it happen? I don't think anyone can make this prediction. May it happen? Certainly. I don't think any reasonable person looks at the situation and thinks it's on stable ground. Only the people with their heads in the sand can sit back and say Russia is in a great position internally or externally right now. Sure, Russian media says it's great, but they benefit from selling that image to the people. Don't wholy trust anyone who benefits from you believing what they're saying.
Sure, I’m not saying it can’t happen, I’m saying it’s not likely to happen in the near term. If you are confident it will happen by a given date in the near future, let’s bet.
There have been indeed damages to Russian energy facilities but enough remain functional to keep the economy going. The irony is European countries have contributed nearly as much to the Russian war efforts as they have towards the Ukrainian war efforts over the past three years.
Why do you think that? You haven't given a reason.
You asking to make a bet is just a stupid way to act like you're the one with power. We both know this is an internet forum where we're never going to pay the other no matter who wins. Stop behaving like a child. I know how this works.
I case you forgot by the time you read this, there's a question at the top of this comment.
Because there’s no reason for it to happen anytime soon.
This has nothing to do with power, it is about putting money where your mouth is, which shouldn’t be a problem if you are confident in what you’re saying. I would pay up if I lost the bet, are you saying you wouldn’t pay up if you lost a bet?