[BroJoeK]

linMcHlp: "Trouble is, Ukraine cannot achieve “total victory over Russia” - that which is not at all acceptable to Moscow.
Somebody at the helm in Ukraine, has to be in position to forge a cease fire and then peace."

Your "total victory over Russia" is a matter of definitions.
If you compare Ukraine's achievements to Russia's recently stated goals, Ukrainians already achieved partial victory.

Mini-me Medevedev showing Russia's war aims, ~March 4, 2024:

But Ukraine's first and main war goal is the return of Crimea and I doubt if they will stop fighting until that is somehow achieved, perhaps long after Vlad the Invader has met his Maker in h*ll.

[Right_Wing_Madman]

GERMANY 1939: Millions stood by and did nothing

Really? Britain and France declared war on Germany on September 3, 1939, two days after the Germany invaded Poland. Nine months later, the panzer divisions rolled into Paris.

So why doesn't Britain and France declare war on Russia? It's been two years since Russia invaded Ukraine. What are you guys waiting for? Let's get WW3 started!