Its worse. Its clear that the US deep-state and neocons cultivated and used the most radical, nationalist, Banderist elements to push Ukraine into extremes, which effectively guaranteed a war.
THe war will last until Congress stops the money flow—some of these weapons are getting into Russian Hands, to be copied and shared with China. Putin won when he shook hands with Xi—as Long as China backs Russia—they can not lose. They are a new Axis—Russia, China, Iran, Cuba, Syria and North Korea. Wait for the new Russian Airbase in Cuba, complete with an Orthodox Church and cinema where the pilots can watch Top Gun II and Bear Bombers will become common along the eastern seaboard.