Lavrov and others have said this war will be decided on the battlefield.
Yeah?
Well, the Ukrainians have Amphibious Assault Clowns advancing on Crimea! Take THAT, Putin!!!

No word on the current disposition of the Sleestak Navy, other than a couple of advance scouts at the 2023 Sevastopol Navy Yard dance-off.

“Lavrov and others have said this war will be decided on the battlefield.”
Neither side has the strength to decisively defeat the other. One side or the other is going to be exhausted and ask for terms.