[simpleman]

Technically Rus has not display well in this ar but this is they kept their best from being displayed. 
Ukr has in theory numerical advantage after mobilize their 200K reservists although not sure how percent respond to the call.  
But can safely said is 2 to 3 times to the Rus numbers.

So we cannot say Rus performance is lousy because in war Irq, Afg, Yug,  Nato troops are at least 2 times size of their opponents.
Media can hide numerical numbers, but we also know this is only war in modern history where there is no cut of power, water supply line.

Agree that the Media fights its own war which takes the side of the Ukrainian underdogs. People like to read the David vs Goliath stories. When there is none, they make it up. 

But in this case, as you pointed out, Russia is the underdog numerically. We are witnessing superior weapons & tactics trumping against superior numbers. 

That Russia did not resort to cutting gas, power, water, telephony is evidence that Rus has no quarell with ordinary Ukrainians, fellow Slavic brethrens. They are holding back the full potential of their firepower. 

But if Ukraine repeatedly attack Russian territory, Russia may have to declare a State of War against Ukraine. If that happens, the gloves are off.