He doesn't care about losses - Putin had "a very good few weeks" in the Ukraine war. With the victory in Avdiivka, a Ukrainian army running out of ammunition, Putin is perfectly positioned for the coming election.
It remains hoped that the Republicans in the House of Representatives will quickly come to an agreement and that Ukraine will receive an agreement. The Russian ruler has “very positive” prospects for the upcoming elections. There is little headwind to be expected from the Russian opposition.