[MinorityRepublican]

Russia's military is also not nearly as capable as this chart makes it appear. Maybe 10% of Russia's military is 1st world capable, but they'd still quickly overcome anything the Ukrainians could throw at them.

The Russians do not completely have to mobilize their entire army into the Ukraine. Use Spetnaz, gain complete air dominance, and eastern Ukraine is theirs. All could be done in 24 hours.

[Longbow1969]

The Russians do not completely have to mobilize their entire army into the Ukraine. Use Spetnaz, gain complete air dominance, and eastern Ukraine is theirs. All could be done in 24 hours.

I don't disagree, the Eastern Ukraine is basically theirs for the taking if they want to pursue that option.

While they could do it, there are a lot of downsides. Putin isn't really holding the strong hand he projects. It only looks that way because the US has an idiot for President and the West in general is weak.