I don't think the incursion into Ukraine will go much further, the Russian interest is mainly with the Crimean region specifically the port of Sevastopol, the entire reason i believe that whats happened has happened is due to Ukraine not renewing the lease of the port to the Black sea fleet after it ends in 2017.
I do not see that Russia will invade further into Ukraine, and they certainly wont have an ally in Belarus with that one, i also do not see Russia trying to over run the Steppes due to the EU involvement and NATO alliance regardless of the US commitment.
I think the whole reason you are seeing the bolstering of the Russian forces along the border is due mainly to the fact that foreign countries such as Canada UK France Germany have placed troops and aircraft there so naturally a response is needed and this is it.
Personally its a d**k measuring exercise.
I am due in Russia in a few weeks i will also be in Ukraine after Christmas so lets see what the locals say.
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