Thanks for posting the video link. I had forgotten about Brian's videos. Always a great realistic analysis
The rhetoric of winning as of losing is in flux, from many sides.
A small survey by sequential date of media headlines....
Ukraine general's view of war 'stalemate' appears to be recognition of failed counteroffensive: Reporter's Notebook ABC News, 3 November 2023Cheering for winning or cheering for defeat on any side predicts nothing, as the conflict continues as it continues. The "odd man out" in the headlines above is the Kagan-Nuland web site, all in caps. The little survey captures less than two months of headlines, suggesting the media is making some subtle changes in stance and style.Zelenskyy says Ukraine-Russia war not a 'stalemate' in interview NBC News, 5 November 2023
IF THE WEST CUTS AID TO UKRAINE, RUSSIA WILL WIN. IF THE WEST LEANS IN, UKRAINE CAN WIN Institute for the Study of War, 15 November 2023
Ukraine 'Cannot Afford Any Stalemate' in War With Russia Voice of America, 16 November 2023
Putin seems to be winning the war in Ukraine—for now The Economist, 30 November 2023
Stalemate best describes the state of war in Ukraine Politico.eu, 27 November 2023
In Ukraine, the risk isn't stalemate. It's defeat Washington Post, 13 December 2023