Russia deploys North Korean troops and then a blitz of drones against utilities and housing in Ukraine. Biden then gives Ukraine permission to use Atacms missiles with a range of 180 miles – i.e. into Russia. Is this a last fling before Trump takes over? Will UK give permission for Storm Shadow missiles to be used?
Whilst Trump supporters are correct that wars like this never end in victory, only compromise, it appears that neither side is prepared to concede anything yet. Russian troop loses are estimated at more than 60000, but the Kremln through history has shown distain for human life. Ukraine has shown a depth of resistance that certainly surprised Putin. The financial cost to Russia is possibly less than expected as `India and China amongst others have replaced the west as purchasers of Russian raw materials.