[hinckley buzzard]

Sounds like the Russians really are outmatched by Ukraine due to Western support. If they are decisively defeated in the field, what will Russia do next?

[AnotherUnixGeek]

If they are decisively defeated in the field, what will Russia do next?

Best case: depose Putin and negotiate a settlement. Worst case: use tactical nukes against Ukraine, depose Putin sometime later amid world-wide condemnation and negotiate a settlement.

Just my guess, though - who knows? The way this has turned out should curb Russian adventurism for decades to come, and that's a good thing. It could also be teaching China a very worthwhile lesson that taking Taiwan by force may be a lot easier said than done.

[freeandfreezing]

If they are decisively defeated in the field, what will Russia do next?

Based on history, overthrow their government.