Here is what I think will happen within the next 1½-2 years ahead.
Russia will, after having lost many men and material take Donbass and Luhansk area. This will be accomplished in the autumn -22
They will not have the pleasure to keep these for long.
As we speak Ukrainian is not only trained in using former soviet weapons but also modern weapon from NATO(Like the 155 mm Howitzer) they are also trained in modern warfare.
These steps will be used in about 1½-2 years from now, where Ukrainian will kick Russia out of Ukraine, including Crimea.
Could be wrong though
Markus
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