[Mariner]

“Missiles launched from long distances is not the same as taking Odessa. “

There is no route to Odessa that doesn’t involve crossing wide, deep water. As long as there is a viable Ukrainian force on the other side, Russia won’t even try.

Russia cannot do what the US would do in this situation and historically they have never assumed a large water crossing or large aerial assault.

[adorno]

There is no route to Odessa that doesn’t involve crossing wide, deep water. As long as there is a viable Ukrainian force on the other side, Russia won’t even try.

So, you don't expect a Russian ground assault on Odessa?

YOu don't sound like the many other cheerleaders for Russia after the missile attacks on Odessa.

At least you dont sound as radical as some other Putinias.