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

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

The population has sharply declined, from 43 million before the war to about 30 million now, with over 10 million fleeing abroad, and young adults suffering heavy casualties, making conscription on the streets a norm.

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

Diplomacy has become a supporting role, with attempts to join NATO being rejected, and peace negotiations being directly set by the US and Russia, turning Zelensky from a hero against Russia into the main dish on the menu.

The battlefield dividends for Russia also come with overdrawn accounts, but land and resources give it a hold on the future.

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