Russia to formally annex four more areas of Ukraine

As I said, it's a maneuver that Putin hopes will allow him to defend the annexed territories as he would defend Russia. Inasmuch as his military forces have proven incapable of fighting, what is he left with? Nukes? Like I said, "dangerous"

CPT Jack Durish - I hope not. It feels like this whole thing has been a game of chicken with Putin and seeing how far he allows himself to be pushed before taking things up a notch.

SSG Carlos Madden - You never can tell what's going on in the old Block. It seems Putin has found a new source of energy. Could it be that Wagner Group is still active, and aiding Putin? Some of the well seasoned Mutants are in Belarus Training their Troops. If Yevgeny Prigozhin is still alive, then where is he? Lots of unanswered questions. Ports on the black sea was listed as secure, ok but by whom?