Putin's entry into Ukraine in the manner that he did, surprised a lot of military strategists worldwide.
But if yo believe he is wrong, and that Ukraine is on the offensive, and all is going well. explain why Zelensky just got rid of 6 Deputy Defense Ministers? That is not something you do when you are experiencing success on the battlefield at all. That would be something that you do when things are going poorly.
Um, yes this happened “… he expected Russia to go in like gangbusters”
The Ukes STOPPED the Russians cold.
It was a very close, hard fought decision.
The key difference?
One side was fighting for their very lives, women and property.
The other side was told they were on a ‘military exercise’
It was an impressive stop for the Ukes.
Not many countries have stopped the Russian bear before.
Well, all of these folks were very slow to respond, and some only responded very grudgingly !
“… wasn’t expecting the EU, the US, the UK & NATO intervening on behalf ”