Russia underestimated possible support of Poland and the Baltic countries for Ukraine [interview]

Nobody in the Kremlin always believed that Ukraine was so strong. The three-day plan turned into an impossible mission. In addition, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia and Poland have demonstrated that their support is crucial and will besides be able to respond to possible attacks by Russia. The fresh months have shown that NATO safety pillars have been decently shaped and Moscow will have a immense challenge to advance further west.**