Your points are valid. But its also valid to say there may be a narrow path towards stopping bloodshed sooner rather than later. The only reason Russia is still

Your points are valid. But its also valid to say there may be a narrow path towards stopping bloodshed sooner rather than later. The only reason Russia is still fighting in Ukraine is because they believe they have a chance to outlast Western social willpower. Russia would be more willing to accept defeat if NATO gave more open support to Ukraine. Increasing carrot (sanctions relief, oil deals, Crimea compromise, etc.) and stick (supplying more advanced weapons, NATO membership) at the same time might end the war sooner and stop pointless death.