Russia continues its assault on Ukraine this time concentrating on the eastern part of the country. (AP News)

Putin is going it alone and shows no signs of relenting in his quest to overtake and dominate Russia’ neighbor Ukraine. He thought going into the country would be a cake walk and allow Russia to reassert itself as a World Power capable of dominating multiple spheres of influence. The War in Ukraine has not gone exactly as he planned with devastating consequence for the Russian people as they are now cut off from the rest of the World.