[PAR35]

I think a more pertinent obvious question would be why did they not stop the Russians before or upon entry to Ukraine?

Same reason the Poles didn't stop the Germans at the border in 1939 - Inability to do so. On the other hand, the Germans were able to stop the French invasion of Germany at the outbreak of World War II. Because they could despite overwhealming French superiority in forces.

[dragnet2]

I think a more pertinent obvious question would be why did they not stop the Russians before or upon entry to Ukraine?

Same reason the Poles didn't stop the Germans at the border in 1939 - Inability to do so.

But they can easily take out Russian armor and aircraft as a matter of routine?

Not buying that, no sale.

[dragnet2]

I think a more pertinent obvious question would be why did they not stop the Russians upon entry...

And they had months notice the Russians were coming!

Same reason the Poles didn't stop the Germans at the border in 1939 - Inability to do so.

But they can easily take out Russian armor and aircraft as a matter of routine? Not buying that, no sale.