As I see it, the most realistic "good" resolution is Russia choosing to cut their losses and pull out of Ukraine. But I fear that is less likely than a long d

As I see it, the most realistic "good" resolution is Russia choosing to cut their losses and pull out of Ukraine. But I fear that is less likely than a long drawn out war, as you say. I think NATO likely has an intention to bleed Russia to death in Ukraine, which might take months or years. This would doubtlessly cause incredible suffering in Ukraine for some time to come. I believe Ukrainians see that possibility too, but have still decided to fight. Who am I to tell them to surrender instead? Ukrainians decide the value of Ukraine's independence.