01-27-2023, 01:52 AM
I think it's all totally unpredictable and just a mistake or deliberate action away from a debacle.
The next Russian 'wave' won't be based on the theory they can just waltz in and take Kiev.
It will be a more considered approach, based on their previous experience, and that might mean an initial significant 'softening' up period before engaging ground forces in large numbers.
For the Ukranian's part...they'd love to see the West involved in a direct 'boots on the ground' support. They won't care about it turning into a wider conflict. They would see that as to their advantage. Their actions won't be designed with keeping the West out of it...the opposite will be in their thoughts.
The next Russian 'wave' won't be based on the theory they can just waltz in and take Kiev.
It will be a more considered approach, based on their previous experience, and that might mean an initial significant 'softening' up period before engaging ground forces in large numbers.
For the Ukranian's part...they'd love to see the West involved in a direct 'boots on the ground' support. They won't care about it turning into a wider conflict. They would see that as to their advantage. Their actions won't be designed with keeping the West out of it...the opposite will be in their thoughts.