While the T-64 is an old tank, the ones Ukraine have have been upgraded several times. And I wouldn't count out their capabilities. I'm sure the Italians are

While the T-64 is an old tank, the ones Ukraine have have been upgraded several times. And I wouldn't count out their capabilities. I'm sure the Italians are very capable but they've never demonstrated holding off a tank force 8x their size. https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidaxe/2022/03/31/ukraines-best-tank-brigade-has-won-the-battle-for-chernihiv/?sh=5650b5047db9 https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidaxe/2022/03/31/ukraines-be... Whether the Russians can occupy successfully isn't the point, they can do a ton of damage in a short amount of time, not to mention the torture and rape.