[Mariner]

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

No.

I DO expect Russia to take out all Ukrainian port facilities on the Black Sea. But not an attempted occupation of Odessa.

Not as long as there’s a viable Ukrainian army.

[adorno]

I DO expect Russia to take out all Ukrainian port facilities on the Black Sea. But not an attempted occupation of Odessa.

Sounds kind of lessened expectations. But, Ukraine has been taking out Russia ships and submarines and any kind of vessel that Russia brings within proximity of Ukraine. So, I guess things kind of even out there.

Not as long as there’s a viable Ukrainian army.

Then, the war could drag out for several lifetimes, with Russia becoming depleted of all men of military age and able bodied. Who are the Russian women going to have babies with?