russia has of course already lost this war...
Looking objectively at the facts:
- Putler is now seen as a war criminal, a global pariah. He will never stand on a world stage again.
- russian armed forces have proven to be inept and have repeatedly violated international laws.
- russia hasn't achieved any of its original war aims/strategic objectives
- The russian economy is isolated and in decline.
- The people of Ukraine will never be subjugated...and Ukraine will never be successfully occupied.
- Ukraine's govt has emerged as a modern nation-state and will play a key role in future Europe.
- NATO is more united than ever and will become even stronger, with Finland and Sweden joining.
- The majority of the World's countries have united in revulsion against Putler and dictatorships.
- There may be some tactical defeats on the horizon for Ukraine and perhaps some operational challenges...but the end state is obvious.
- russia and Putler will not achieve their strategic goals or gain any "wins" from this conflict