>>515075714
>any period of time where they aren't advancing makes them look weak
Yeah, that's what I'm saying.

But its not just their pride. On a practical level, they just don't have the resources to forcably conquer Ukraine as things stand.
Their ONLY HOPE for 3 years has been "get the west to give up".

That's why they're desperate to constantly advance and look unstoppable, even with unsustainable costs.