Another possibility is now the U.S. thinks Russia is in disarray and so cuts back on Ukraine support - deeps don't want the Ukraine to actually win, they want perpetual war.
I think you are correct about their motivations, but I don't think they will conclude that Russia's war effort will be hampered unless some evidence arises that it is.
Another possibility is now the U.S. thinks Russia is in disarray and so cuts back on Ukraine support - deeps don't want the Ukraine to actually win, they want perpetual war.
I think you are correct about their motivations, but I don't think they will conclude that Russia's war effort will be hampered unless some evidence arises that it is.