........"Remarkably, in December 2010, the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin mentioned in an interview that the Soviet Union could have won the Second World War without Ukrainian forces. “We would definitely have won without Ukraine as a member of USSR, because we are the “winner state.” The war was won because of Russian industrial resources” he claimed.
The contribution of Ukrainians to victory in World War II was not just limited to the 7 million Ukrainian soldiers in the Red Army. Hundreds of Ukrainians also served as generals and commanders. The flag of victory over the Reichstag was first raised by a Ukrainian from Sumy, Alex Berest. In addition, about 2.5 million Ukrainians received commendations and were awarded with medals by the Soviet Union."
when you delude yourself like this you are apt to make mistakes ...... like invading a countryt renowned for it's fighting spirit ....... and failing in that invasion !!!
and yes ......18% of Ukraine into the third year after an invasion , (when you already started with 10%)against a much less equipped Ukraine is definitely and "F" Vladimir !!
that's what the Ukries told you - FU !
