The special operation was not a full scale invasion, which Putin admits as a mistake in his expectations, according to some experts. A full scale invasion has been prepared for with most if not all of the military necessities in place.
He will "denazify" the annexed territories and secure their defense.
And then sweep across Ukraine destroying what remains of Ukrainian/mercenary forces.
US/NATO will either finally bring Ukraine to the peace table, or
respond with tactical nukes to prevent a Russian victory.
Imo, US/NATO is stupid enough to use nukes.
My point, prepare now for the worst,
because everything is soon going to change overnight for all of us.