the resolve of the ukrainians and their abilities to fight back. probably that s the case. it seems like his initial fce that was insufficient was committed in the hope that the ukrainians would see the first russian forces and throw in the towel. that s mostly what happened in cry knea. he was dealing with a population that was russian speaking. however, again s bringing huge components of the russian army. these pauses are interesting. i know it s hard to imagine this when we see pictures of apartment buildings being targeted, civilians killed. but it s also possible the russians are holding back some of their force especially in the north. we are seeing areas deaf defend-