Right, because that's how Russians have historically dealt with subjugated people, with mercy and not gulags and executions.
Russians are giving no mercy to Ukraine. Thats the point.Ukraine is fighting a war they cannot win. The illusion is Ukraine is a few weapons away from turning it around. They are never going to recapture E Ukraine. But despite the reality…. The onslaught continues because Zelensky thinks he can provoke a larger international reaction and more financial backing by allowing his nation to be bombarded and absorbed instead cutting his losses and seriously negotiating peace.