Ukraine has the second biggest Army in Europe with equipment on par with their Russian counterparts, do you think that Russia would openly invade (full blown war instead of the grey-invasion going on in the Crimea) knowing that they are actually going against a formidable opponent with backing from even more formidable opponents (EU/USA/NATO)? (Sincere question, no condescending tone implied, internet hard to emote)
Edit: Sorry for using "The" Ukraine, I'm a partial history student and have seen it often said that way in reference to Imperial Russia. I'm aware of the connotations. No offence meant, I removed it from my comment, its just a habit from history papers and just want other posters to be aware.
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Ukraine has the second biggest Army in Europe with equipment on par with their Russian counterparts, do you think that Russia would openly invade (full blown war instead of the grey-invasion going on in the Crimea) knowing that they are actually going against a formidable opponent with backing from even more formidable opponents (EU/USA/NATO)? (Sincere question, no condescending tone implied, internet hard to emote)
Edit: Sorry for using "The" Ukraine, I'm a partial history student and have seen it often said that way in reference to Imperial Russia. I'm aware of the connotations. No offence meant, I removed it from my comment, its just a habit from history papers and just want other posters to be aware.
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