I think he knew there would be a great cost. Indications are they were preparing.
But maybe underestimated the entire cost… how in lock step NATO and other nations would be.
Even if victorious, he seems to have underestimated the Ukrainians.
I think he expected a VERY quick victory, that doesn’t seem to be on track so far…
Militarily I have no idea why they haven’t established air superiority or even softened up the opposition for a while before committing to a ground war….
But maybe underestimated the entire cost… how in lock step NATO and other nations would be.
Even if victorious, he seems to have underestimated the Ukrainians.
I think he expected a VERY quick victory, that doesn’t seem to be on track so far…
Militarily I have no idea why they haven’t established air superiority or even softened up the opposition for a while before committing to a ground war….