Ukraine pulled off a near Pearl Harbor level sneak attack, but will pay for their boldness. Putin will deliver a punishing revenge and chances for a cease fire or resolution of the war are now greatly diminished.
In war, surprise is a force multiplier. Russia has to worry about what Ukraine is up to next. Russia has to wonder if Ukraine has been able to make a few nukes. Ukraine has the talent and tech to do it. They have had very strong incentives to do it for three years.
They used to have nukes inherited from the Soviets. They gave them up with assurances their borders would be respected.
Putin is more likely to make a deal now.
Previously, Ukraine was on the retreat. Trump told Zelensky that he did not have the "cards".
Well, now Ukraine can go after strategic military resources in Russia that will affect their ability to wage war.
This has me a little spooked
But ...