Look at the map—looks like Russia is winning. Once Keiv Falls and Mr. Z is dead or in Poland. Putin can find a Ukraine to accept surrender to his terms. Is a bit of land—you do not control worth it? Too many have died. Not worth the carnage—over what? Ego? Vanity? Vain promises that the USA or EU will turn Ukraine into a “Paradise?” Weigh the odds—Look, old Putin will not be around forever. Live to fight another day. Surrender is honorable Total war is for losers—as it was for Hitler. Without Outside help—Ukraine is doomed.
Ukrainians need to way lower their expectations - after all this carnage i think they will. Especially Zelensky.
Look for Putin to push past Ukraine after Ukraine falls.