Probability that EU will won war against Russia is high, but it will not be without scratch and it could endanger democracy here, also with big risk of nuclear or other conflicts around the world. Or there will be total war. These are just fantasies that do not account the real world. Its not easy!
Letting russia "win" this time assures a WW3 start within a decade. The longer the war in Ukraine continues, the closer Chinas invasion of Taiwan comes. russia must be crushed quickly.
Who says that we should let Russia win this?
We are letting russia win by not supporting Ukraine enough. russia will get to keep everything they have if negotiations are really done. That's a win in russias book. And will also lead to further invasions in the future. They must be thrown out of Ukraine completely - or they will have a "win".
Where is Russia "winning"? Slow grind at frontlines for astronomical life and material cost? Economic isolation? Economic downturn (inflation, high rates, higher taxes, sky high cost of military and security,bancrupcies, cutting demand, logistics problems) Lowering low quality of life Gas shortages
Yes, we know this - but it's a matter of what Putler can get away with politically at home. Nearly all meat comes from the far east of russia, which is fine with people in Moscow and St Petersburg. If russia gets to keep what they have taken so far, that is considered a win for him.
What is and what is not politically accepteble for russians is imho absolutely out of our reach here in EU.
But it will not be on trumps watch so WTF does he care.
The orange toddler, and USA are out of the picture. Europe must do this alone.