Putin’s dream of empire could very easily become his worst nightmare…
He must have thought he could overrun Ukraine in a day or two.
He clearly underestimated the willingness of the Ukrainian people to stand their ground.
Reports are that many in Putin’s army look confused and uncertain about what they are doing.
Many of his tanks are running out of gas… an indication of inadequate training.
He might try to intensify his assaults… but sanctions, world support, and resistance will only increase.
NATO and EU support has become more unified and focused every day.
Many other countries around the world have also pledged their support.
Putin’s recent nuclear threats will very likely backfire… and could also cause his own officials to stop him.
Citizen protests in Russian cities are growing… and they could intensify out of fears of a nuclear war.
Putin’s power inside and outside Russia will come to an end… maybe even sooner than many thought.
Larry D. Lauer 
I certainly hope you prove to be a reliable prophet. This whole thing terrifies me.
Dan ________________________________
Hopefully those factors will lead Putin to withdraw. A test will be the negotiations and what Putin demands and if he rational.
I surely hope you are right about his power coming to an end sooner than he expects. The world has not been this united about anything since the weeks after 9/11. I am especially encouraged by emerging reports of Ukrainian offensive and defensive citizens-based cyber warfare against Russian institutions; even interfering with communications between and among troop commanders in the field.