The chance at freedom and liberty is something that these countries are going to jump at and the experience with so many former Soviet countries has proven exactly that. Don't forget that is the real reason why Russia is really mad they have lost massive amounts of countries as well as had to quell domestic uprisings. Instead of focusing on a quality military as well as integrated leadership and command. Standing on its achievements in the past ended up being hubris. Unfortunately Russian forces ended up making massive mistakes and it just seems like they refuse to adapt in this conflict and are willing to absorb 80% losses to achieve their goals.
Lolol 80% pulled straight out of thin air.