Everything depends on the success of the augmented Russian forces. If they are able to breakthrough the Ukrainian lines, the withdrawal will be seen as just a sad footnote. If they fail to make progress, then it will be seen as just a precursor of the defeat of a structurally unsound military.
A great summary. I'm sending it to everone I know who have been pestering me about Kherson. These are tough decisions, but Russia is up against NATO, not Ukraine, and like Sun Tzu says, a general must never let the enemy decide the place of battle.
You summed up the situation very clearly. Although it broke my heart to see the Russian troops leave, I understood the reason why. Some of my Russian friends were angry about the decision, and I certainly understand why. I feel for the civilians left behind to face the Ukranian troops coming in. Already, videos and pictures show how Ukrainian troops treat the people of Kherson despite the visit by Zelensky with people cheering in the background that seemingly shows that everything is fine.
Everything depends on the success of the augmented Russian forces. If they are able to breakthrough the Ukrainian lines, the withdrawal will be seen as just a sad footnote. If they fail to make progress, then it will be seen as just a precursor of the defeat of a structurally unsound military.
A great summary. I'm sending it to everone I know who have been pestering me about Kherson. These are tough decisions, but Russia is up against NATO, not Ukraine, and like Sun Tzu says, a general must never let the enemy decide the place of battle.
You summed up the situation very clearly. Although it broke my heart to see the Russian troops leave, I understood the reason why. Some of my Russian friends were angry about the decision, and I certainly understand why. I feel for the civilians left behind to face the Ukranian troops coming in. Already, videos and pictures show how Ukrainian troops treat the people of Kherson despite the visit by Zelensky with people cheering in the background that seemingly shows that everything is fine.