So there is no war in Ukraine in per the TGP - war is different from a "special military operation." Typical of the never-ending nonsense of this publication.
Russia has been fighting a limited war in Ukraine. They could shut down the electrical grid, destroy fuel storage facilities, cripple port facilities, eliminate water purification plants, etc. Escalation begets escalation.
Ukraine shares a 1,500 mile border with Russia. That is not going to change.