If you actually believe that you are really ignorant. But it is more likely you are just repeating Russian propaganda talking points.
Good grief. Ukraine is conscripting old men over 40 and sending women to die on the frontline. If you don't grasp the fact that is proof Ukraine's military is depleted to the point of being on the verge of collapse, YOU ARE RETARDED.
Sure, 1991 to now, but that’s never really been established long-term and has been in dispute from almost day one because much of the population is Russian. So again, it’s a Civil War.