The likelihood of Russia allowing Ukraine any inch in their marathon battle against Kyiv is low in the great scheme of things.
Russian strategists have often stated in public and in private that such allowances are illusions in warfare.
They may sound fair about things beforehand, but during the proceedings Generals in Russia are also known as being ruthless.
The mindset of the aggressor is a key to understanding the next stages of any conflict. It determines the outcome of preparations on the front of the defensive.
However, the surge in support by new strategy, fresh eyes, or surprise data is of incalculable value to those that have to do the heavy lifting, as it’s proved in Ukraine.
The daily ramifications of having to fight are part of the true test of character for soldiers, but modern warfare is a much different physical game than before.