>>519231979
No one cared when Russia annexed Crimea. No one even cared when Russia annexed both capitals of Donbass. Putin could have stopped there, and he would've been one of the greatest Russian leaders of all times. The only thing Russia gained in the past four years of war is 50,000km2 of farmland. (less than 0.2% of Russian territory).

There is absolutely zero benefit Russia gains from holding that tiny piece of land.