Breaking news also reports that Russia warns against any interference with the Russians in Crimea and that the Russian Air Force is on alert. There is little doubt Putin wants to add a successful war to his accomplishments.
Will this be limited to the predominantly Russian areas of south and east Ukraine?
As predicted and it sure didn’t take long, either. Given the competition for resources and pipeline routes , plus the longstanding Russian defense concerns, watch this expand
No... Vlad will seize the whole country....a replay of Georgia.
He’s already had a successful war...with Georgia.
Will this be limited to the predominantly Russian areas of south and east Ukraine?
I suspect that most nationals would gladly part with the territory and be rid of them.
South and east Ukraine is Russian. Defend it from whom, the Russians?
I think they’re after that part of the Ukraine occupied by the lawless protestors.