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The Russia-Ukraine conflict has turned into a protracted war of attrition, with Ukraine exchanging its assets for a 'shabby report card'.

Territory has shrunk by nearly 20%, with the four eastern regions of Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia effectively controlled by Russia, losing 80% of its coastline, equivalent to nearly half of Ukraine gone.

The population has plummeted drastically, from 43 million before the war to about 30 million now, with over 10 million fleeing abroad, and the young and middle-aged suffering heavy casualties, leading to a norm of conscription on the streets.

Economic sovereignty has been hollowed out, national debt skyrocketing from over 20 billion to 230 billion dollars, the foundation of agriculture and industry collapsing, and mining rights taken by the U.S. in exchange for aid, leaving future generations to repay the debts.

Diplomacy has become a supporting role, with attempts to join NATO being rejected, peace negotiations being directly dictated by the U.S. and Russia, and Zelensky transitioning from a hero against Russia to the main dish on the menu.

The benefits of the battlefield for Russia also come with overdrawn implications, but the land and resources have given it a future.

Territory has been solidified, not only consolidating Crimea but also integrating the four eastern regions into Russia, effectively controlling 120,000 square kilometers of land and key resources.