Definition of Victory

The Ukraine conflict does not have a cut and dried solution. An intractable war may be the most optimistic outcome for Kyiv. Zelenskyy never could outright defeat Russia. If Putin thought his forces would lose, he would likely resort to tactical nuclear weapons (at least, if not strategic ones). So, the Pentagon leaks really should not shock anyone. It is not possible for US allies to prevail over the forces of Moscow. For those who will not accept Russian conquest, the best that could be hoped for is stalemate.