The Russians probably just wanted to surround Kyiv, to use it as a bargaining chip.
That has proved too difficult, so they are just trying to grab territory that has a high percentage of Russians, who can then hold it without too much army help.
Exactly. An old article long before Russia pulled back from Kiev.
I’m not saying the Russians can’t win, but they certainly didn’t have an easy time of it so far.
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Three weeks ago? Too many of you were absorbed in March Madness, Academy Awards, etc. to pay attention.
Thank you, ransomnote.
The Russians could reach Kiev through Belarus. The distance the Nazis travelled was further.