Originally Posted by
METO Guido
If what they’re after (Donbas/Odessa/ice station Zaporizija/terminating a living hero’s resistance) is so negligible, as mentioned above, why then no credible ceasefire proffer? Running the table is, for Putin’s pay to play dynasty, the only way out.
Because anyone who thinks an agreement that gives Russia the Donbas etc will end the war hasn't the brains God gave a crowbar.
All it does is give Putin time to rebuild his decimated Army and economy. It returns the initiative decision making back to Putin.
Currently Russia is slowly losing.
As long as there is backing from a Europe united on the importance of this Russian invasion being defeated, Russia doesn't have the wherewithal to win.
Russia can only compete with isolated countries that would be completely self dependant.
Against an alliance of individually weaker nations,Russia can't compete.(nukes aside)
Logistics,logistics,logistics.