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The Hypothetical Collapse of Ukraine: A Timeline of What Could Have Been
In February 2022, the world was taken aback as Russian forces invaded Ukraine, quickly leading to predictions by military analysts that Kyiv would fall within two weeks. Contrary to expectations, Ukraine mounted an unexpectedly strong resistance. This article explores an alternate reality where Russia's invasion was more strategically planned and effectively executed, resulting in a rapid capture of Kyiv and significant implications for global geopolitical dynamics.