[dfwgator]

I think though Putin understands that such a victory in Ukraine, in the end would be a Pyrrhic Victory. He would lose more than he actually would gain. Now it’s a matter of trying to extract himself, while appearing to win something.

[Kazan]

I think though Putin understands that such a victory in Ukraine, in the end would be a Pyrrhic Victory.

How so if the Russians end up with all the territory they hoped to incorporate into the Russian Federation and if Ukraine is forced to demilitarize and remain a neutral country?

Those were Russia's primary objectives going into the war.