So Russia is formerly annexing the 4 parts of Ukraine that "voted" in favor of joining Russia later this week.
This has me thinking about how and if Russia can or will respond to continued advances by Ukrainian forces. I am assuming the moment Ukrainian forces step foot in the "annexed" territories Putin will order a full mobilization in defense of Russia.
Given the state of his forces, I will wonder if he will play the WMD card rather than look weak and unable to defend Russia. Nothing would look worse on him than the war leading to an invasion of Russia.