Poland to be 1st NATO member to give Ukraine fighter jets

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26. I think it's accurate in terms of intentions.

Moldova has been vulnerable for some time. I believe Moldova has it in their Constitution to be neutral; they never could expel Russia from the land that Russia stole from them. And yet, they have started the process to become part of the EU, much like Ukraine has. I think they see the writing on the wall.

In order to control the entire seaboard and Odesa, taking Moldova would be advantageous for Russia, as well as enabling protection of Crimea. Crimea is going to be retaken by Ukraine.

There are three other countries on the seaboards. but Moldova would be a prime holding. Putin DOES want all the former countries, but will have a harder go at them. I think he effectively controls Belarus anyway.

I wouldn't be surprised if those planes are intended to help maintain Moldova.

And, he IS dumb enough to cross the line. Better to show him that Ukraine will not give up, so he doesn't think he can cross the line. That's what he did when we did nothing in 2014.