Not a good closing chapter indeed. Even if Russia capture population centers, it will not stop the currently increasing number of sanctions. Neither will inst

Not a good closing chapter indeed. Even if Russia capture population centers, it will not stop the currently increasing number of sanctions. Neither will installing a puppet regime, that will be seen as almost worse than an invasion. There will never be any participation in sports as long as this invasion stands, nor will there be any travel abroad for the common Russian citizen. It's very hard to see what Putin can do to escape this situation, except withdraw from Ukraine. This will not be the legacy that Putin hoped for.