Putin wanted to defeat and fully occupy Ukraine in 2 days. Ria Novosti automatically published article celebrating “reunification” by accident on 26 February at 8:00. Link to internet archive and translation in comments.

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  1. He completely underestimated Ukraine. Really any country that wants an invader out will do whatever it takes. Ho Chi Minh himself even said that he knew America couldn’t be there forever, Vietnam had more bombs dropped on it than WW2 and still never surrendered.

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