Over the past 18-19 months, Russia surrendered the only regional capital it captured to the Ukraine, and took control of the ruins of Bakmat. Despite continuous mobilization, with hundreds of thousands of new recruits rushing to Eastern Ukraine, eager to risk their lives for $1,500 a month, Russia's desperation is evident as it consistently enlists individuals from Cuba, Nepal, and Nigeria.
Moreover, NATO is set to embrace two new members in the near future, significantly expanding its borders in relation to Russia, same NATO Putin claims he is waging this war against. Meanwhile MIC couldn't be happier as they received record number of contracts years in advance, all attributable to Russia's flawed foreign policies.
While regular Russians are standing in queues to buy eggs:
https://www.businessinsider.com/putin-apologizes-for-egg-prices-as-russian-inflation-soars-2023-12 lol
Can't make this shit up