I listened. I thought he did say that they would take over Ukraine entirely, but in a slow and controlled fashion, taking all that they wanted but leaving a small non-strategic portion as unworthy of fighting for in the next offensive. I mean, once Odessa is Russian, could whatever is left still be called Ukraine? I suppose we'll find out after the summer offensive plays out.
I listened. I thought he did say that they would take over Ukraine entirely, but in a slow and controlled fashion, taking all that they wanted but leaving a small non-strategic portion as unworthy of fighting for in the next offensive. I mean, once Odessa is Russian, could whatever is left still be called Ukraine? I suppose we'll find out after the summer offensive plays out.
Hopefully we'll see soon...