I wasn't sure if Putin would invade at all - but, the telling sign really was the americans pulling out of Ukraine
with what 'appears' to be happening - the speed of the move -------------- my guess is that a deal has been cut between Putin and the West - Macron and Biden --
Putin will bring Ukraine home to Russia ----------- quick, limited death and destruction - but, a show for the world
just a guess - the next 24 to 48 hours will tell IMO
I don't really care which way it goes -------------- all I care about is that the fighting and damage stops asap --
the world will live ok with a Russian Ukraine - as will the Ukrainians. or The world will live with a Ukraine that is independent, but, not in NATO - ie. neutral