Are we any closer to one side winning or just in a stalemate at this point? I imagine Russia still has near infinite amounts of financial resources to throw at it but seems to be running low on bodies.
Nope. Putin and his entire family dies a horrible death if they makes any concession. NATO will let russia bleed forever because they are literally the most disgusting country on the globe. And maga dumbasses give them a glimmer.
the few things that can change this in short order, imo:
1. a really really really bad winter in Ukraine
2. china popping off in Taiwan, Putin style
3. Something making Putin desperate
Long term, it kinda feels like if Russia doesn't win this thing, or unless Putin is removed before this ends, we are all likely going to pay some price in war. This has already basically put us in, or on the edge of, a cold war. If Putin gets too desperate, he may not feel like he has anything to lose. I don't think there is a scenario where Putin gets whipped and heads home and things go back to normal for him or his ppl. I imagine he knows that.
