Why Russia Cannot Simply Admit Defeat in Ukraine — Geopolitics Conversations

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1. For Russian President Vladimir Putin and the Russian people, the idea of admitting defeat in Ukraine is unthinkable. The implications of such an admission would be devastating not only for the current regime but for the nation’s self-image. The loss would be seen as a humiliation, not just by the international community but by the Russian people themselves, who take great pride in their country’s strength.