Russia's aim is to smash Ukraine bit by bit, expert says

Russian President Vladimir Putin's recognition of two breakaway regions of Ukraine as "independent" republics is the pretext Moscow has been looking for to invade, say experts. The problem is, even with 160,000-190,000 troops, Russia may not have enough forces to take — and more importantly hold — the entire country.

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