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  I wouldn't put it pass putin to turn this into a frozen conflict and hope for a gop president in 2024
context: I am sure everyone is expecting this. You don't prolong a war if you have no plans to regain the initiative. They will die trying. >
  
  The "prolong the war" comments are just scare tactics to try to force a settlement.
  The reality is that the Russians know they have to make major gains before the Western tanks start arriving.  Then they will attempt to solidify their positions by crying out for "peace" before they start getting their asses handed to them.