Russian President Vladimir Putins war with Ukraine is not going as per the plan due to Kremlins overconfidence, poor tactical planning, and shock at the fierce resistance put up by brave Ukrainians fighting for national survival, Daily Mail .
Whether Russian President Vladimir Putin gets his way following the attack on Ukraine which began Thursday depends on the country's resilience, security experts told ETV news show 'Aktuaalne kaamera' (AK) Thursday evening. Putin may need to make the war short and press the Ukrainians into suing for peace, if he is to be successful, they added.
Early on Thursday morning, Ukrainian officials announced the country was under attack from Russia. ERR News has gathered together reactions from Estonia and the region below.
If Russia recognizes Ukraine's breakaway republics it would be a "serious escalation" by the Kremlin, "creates an excuse" for war and sanctions should be imposed "immediately", Estonian officials said on Monday.
The Russian troop buildup around Ukraine should be seen as more than a military frame-up, with both an attack on Odesa from the Black Sea and a blitz directly on Kyiv realistic possibilities, former Estonian Defense Forces Commander, MEP Riho Terras said on the ETV "Esimene stuudio" talk show