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I wonder if Russia realizes exactly how unscary they have become.
Lavrov can go jump out a window. >

I'm sure he will soon. May Putin follow. >

The reason he is so hard nosed about this is bc everyone that has backtracked from Putin’s stance has “fallen” to their deaths. >

What reason is there to continue?
Is victory possible? Probably not. They would have to ride out another 2 years with Biden and pray someone like Trump replaces him. And even then, still, probably not.
If they keep fighting will it persuade Ukraine not to join NATO? Not a chance. Not unless it comes with a peace deal which includes the return of Ukrainian territories, along with reparations. And even then, probably not.
The only reason I can fathom is to satisfy Putin's ego. >

Wow, two failed despot authoritarian regimes are potentially collapsing and you think it’s the rest of the worlds fault you’ve pushed yourselves to the edge of no return? Get real.