Dnieper river to encircle Ukraine's capital Kyiv, with a political takeover of Ukraine a likely objective of Russian leadership. However, in lieu of a political takeover, a decapitation strike is a possible tactic. Alexander Vindman has projected a path for Ukraine to retake Crimea. Power projection capabilities See also Blue-water navy Green-water navy Exercise RIMPAC Expeditionary maneuver warfare Expeditionary warfare Force concentration Force multiplication List of countries by military expenditures List of countries with overseas military bases Loss of Strength Gradient Military budget of the United States Military deployment Military logistics Overmatch Over-the-beach capability Seabasing Sovereignty Unsinkable aircraft carrier Notes References External links US Army Field Manual 100-10 Chapter 1: Power Projection US Army Field Manual 100-7 Chapter 6: Force Projection Power (international relations) Military logistics Military strategy Military doctrines Power (social and political) concepts