This is an article

[EndlessWire]

from CSIS (Center For Strategic and International Studies):

https://www.csis.org/analysis/russias-possible-invasion-ukraine

This is for those that don't mind a long read, but a good one. It summarizes what's going on in Ukraine, and contains really good satellite images with labels showing various placements for Russian military equipment.

In particular, I thought some readers might like the extensive analysis of Russia's invasion options for several scenarios from taking the Donbas to taking all of Ukraine. It isn't a happy read, but if you have the patience to read it, it is very educational. Some people here read with lightening speed. It's not a technically hard read, pretty casual, just long. It's from January 2022, so it is up to date.

[herding cats]

1. Thank you.

It's late where I am, but I tabbed it and will read it tomorrow.

[EndlessWire]

2. You are welcome. n/t

[NJCher]

3. Maybe add "Russia"

To your subject line?

[ShazzieB]

4. Or Ukraine?

[Buns_of_Fire]

5. It seems like, for Putin, time is of the essence.

Do it while everything's still frozen and before the Rasputitsa (spring thaw) kicks in and turns the steppes to mud.

From a non-military mind such as mine, thank you for the link.

[Sherman A1]

6. The CSIS is a good source

Thanks for the link.

[Joinfortmill]

7. Thank you

[Gilbert Moore]

8. 5907 words

but who's counting?

Thanks !

Love long reads as I'll bet many here do. A tweet is good once in a while, but...

[quakerboy]

9. Interesting. I see a missing facet

cyber war. Does that go hot, and are western powers more willing to engage there given its a bit harder to "prove", and how much of an effect does that have on each side.

[Scrivener7]

10. Thank you!