>assblasted in Kiev, Kharkiv, and Kherson
>thousands of losses for shitholes like Bakhmut, Avdiivka, and Pokrovsk
>frontline basically stalemated since Nov 2022
>Sweden and Finland now in NATO; NATO now has renewed purpose
>Moldova, Syria, and Armenia fully lost from Russian influence
>Iran and the Axis of Resistance left out to dry by Russia against kikes
You cannot convince me that Russia has in any way benefited from this conflict. Everything has only gotten worse for Russia worldwide (with the exception of African junta leaders).

What is the best succession system for dictatorships to prevent infighting and systemic political purges?

They want Ukraine because they are the same people. Do they have a point?