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The goal posts for both sides are very, very different.
The invading Russian forces have basically failed their first goal; to fully take over Ukraine. They can now claim a minor victory by stealing more territory from Ukraine than just Crimea.
Ukraine's goal was to stop Russia from wiping them off of the map. Things appear to have changed. Their new goal is to retake all land that Russia has stolen (including Crimea).
The war has largely been at a standstill for a while, and the only times that Ukraine has been able to make progress is when the word has given its attention and resources. Since "Israel vs Hamas" is the guerre-du-jour, Ukraine seems to be getting less of both.
So I may sound like a doomer, but it's not looking good for the good guys. They have a much harder victory condition, and the resources that they have relied so far may be drying up.
Has Russia ever stated that this was their goal?
Yes.
Sauce?
That time they tried to fully take over Ukraine. That's a pretty good indicator.
Since they're very obviously not trying to take over all of Ukraine, I'll take that as an admission that you're full of shit.
So you don't consider charging at a countries capital and dropping airborne troops into a capital trying to take over a country? That's a really weird take.
Reality isn't a paradox game, so no, I don't.
Can you provide proof for this?
Oh my god, we get it, youβre exhausting.
No, Iβm not providing proof of this exhaustion. Do your own research.
I did try. I just didn't find anything that remotely comes close to supporting what you claimed.
Keep looking. Youβll get it eventually.