Russia under Putin seems to be escalating the war. They are becoming more brutal and attacking more cities. While it seems unlikely that Ukraine can withstand an al out assault, they do have some advantages.
The vast majority of the population seems to be opposed to Russian occupation. I think Putin thought that they might welcome it since they had been part of the USSR. I gather they don't remember it the same way he does.
I'm also not sure if he has as much support at home as he thinks he does. I don't know if he has managed to recreate the days of Stalin and the suppression of his own population.
While Russia seems to have the military firepower, they are fighting a country with a resistant population. How much destruction is he willing to do?
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