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In the most positive light, from what i can tell from different sources.

The invasion is costing Russia 20 billion $ / day and the sanctions probably hastened shortage of money.

There is not enough rockets for Russia invading more than 10 days ( source: ex- Estland security chief)

The end goal for Ukraine at this moment would be to prove itselve as a democracy and hopefully hasten eg. NATO entry as a mean to deter future "issues".

And strengthening it's bound with the West and use IMF loans to rebuild for a future again. Away from Russia as they already expressed in the past.

NATO is a strategic alliance why has it's origin to deter a Russian threat. I believe they proved it, although they don't check all the boxes ( eg. No terrorial disputes allowed, that is why Russia invaded in the first place in 2014 after they expressed the will to join NATO).

Unfortunately, Ukraine is next to the Black Sea which is crucial for the Russian fleet. So it's a very difficult topic. Forcing Russia to move it's fleet safehaven isn't realistic ( i think).




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