The New York Times and the Ukrainians need to realize they cannot win back the territory the Russians stole.
So they can make peace and keep what they have, or fight a forever war.
Sometimes you have to cut your losses. Give up Crimea and the Donbas. There is no chance to win them back thru arms.
Ukraine has already kicked the Russian Navy out of the Crimea. Russia has to lie to men in other countries to find soldiers to die in Ukraine. Russia is on its last leg and can’t last another 6 months.
Those who are pushing for Ukraine to give up land know Russia is about done.