Of course they can and will fight back. But this offensive is a last ditch, chips-all-in gamble which will not succeed and ultimately speed their demise.
As I said, it’s done for PR purposes, as they know things will change radically if Trump is elected and even commie-Kamala’s people won’t want to be burdened with the legacy of this disaster
So thousands of Ukrainians are dying for their clients PR needs
“ So thousands of Ukrainians are dying for their clients PR needs”
Or maybe it gives them a way to get Russia agree to stop this war.