The Ukrainian president has so far resisted negotiations with Moscow, but with corruption scandals undermining trust and battlefield losses piling up, his grip on power may be weakening. Meanwhile, Russia continues its advance, betting that time and attrition will eventually compel Kyiv to the negotiating table. There won't be anyone left for him to continue. Including foreign countries in Ukraine. Both soldiers and mercenaries. They are either dying off or running away or heading for Russia. Over 100,000 has given themselves up in about a month or two. That's how bad it is in Ukraine.