Over and over, all you trolls do is repeat arguments and compare prior wars of the US to this one. Meanwhile you ignore that Russia guaranteed Ukraine's safety in exchange for giving up nukes. You ignore that Ukraine has done nothing aggressive toward Russia. You ignore that Ukraine was told "no" to NATO membership. And you argue that joining the EU is an issue even after Putin himself said yesterday that EU membership was a matter for Ukraine to decide upon themselves.
Putin is trying to solidify his legacy by taking land and expanding the country, nothing more. He is likely dying of something, and this is his last bold move. While I totally understand why he is doing it, that still does not justify it. And this is where all the troll arguments lose. There is simply no justification.
Now, when rocket launchers finally reach Ukraine before the end of the month, Ukraine will have a little more fire power. It certainly wont even things up, but yes, as Bobko said, there will be some payback. That is just what was inevitable when Russians killed about 10,000 Ukraine civilians. So prepare for it. Again, while I understand the reasoning, I dont agree with the tactic, but it will happen.
Anyone listening to Putins speech or reading the transcripts can see there is a window of negotiation he is gently trying to open. Talking about how restoring communication with Ukraine is inevitable and other items. He knows that Russia can not continue this pace of sacrificing men and arms for what they are getting in return. 25% of his entire military is gone for 20% of Ukraine? Not a good return on investment by any calculation. But hey, the new Lada is definitely going to have a new high tech navigation system featuring a spin cycle mode due to the microchips being repurposed from Ukraine washing machines. Happy gulag biatches!