Russia sent a tiny fraction of what it would take to control Kiev,
Yeah. They overestimated their abilities and underestimated Ukraine.
and they pulled them out overnight when their diversion action was complete.
You're doing that thing you do where you just make shit up that you want to be true. Like when you were trying to argue that global cooling is the
real threat to the planet. Come back from fantasy land.
Feb 24 - Putin orders invasion. Kiev is attacked.
- Bunch of embarrassing losses for Russia. -
- Massive convoy slowly moves towards Kiev, but keeps stalling due to lack of supplies and their tanks keep exploding. (massive waste of resources to end up turning around) -
March 29 - Russia announces "drastic reduction of military activity" around Kiev.
March 31 - About 20% of the forces begin to withdraw.
April 2 - Russian retreat from Kyiev is complete.