Its going to go down like this regardless of Anglo-American propaganda for Zelensky & pro Ukrainian elements.
The anti Russian factions in North America & Western Europe will not spend the time, money, or blood to achieve their goals in the Ukrainian region.
The Russians, will spend the time, blood, and treasure to accomplish their mission, with or without Putin.
Sometimes when you’re bluffing at poker with a bad hand, you fold.
“We need to cut bait.”