Russia wants to win in Ukraine. They want to say they are successful. But the war will not end quickly.
Rainer Saks says that Russia talks about peace. But the war continues. Russia wants much from Ukraine.
Saks believes the war could last long. Russia has problems. Peace talks are important. The war yields no results.
Putin spoke about the war. He wants to show that Russia is strong. But the army has problems. Fewer soldiers. Heavy losses.
Russia's president must be strong. He must not show weakness. This is important for the people.
The war will not end quickly. Russia may surprise. But they want to show success in Ukraine.