Victory with horrendous losses - in two years Russia's fighting strength could be extinguished. Political analysts believe that another 24 months of suffering in Ukraine will put Russia's fire out.
The Avdiivkaz case: Milestone for Putin's plans in Ukraine. Russia continues to pursue its strategic goal of completely subjugating Ukraine and is convinced of victory after conquering Av diivka. Russia lacks the will to return Crimea and the four other areas in eastern Ukraine to Ukraine; Ukraine absolutely wants these areas back.