Russia Ukraine war, page-221011

At this point, and at any point in the past 2 years, the Kyiv regime has had a choice. It has bet on beating Russia with the support of countries which also want to see Russia attacked, but are glad it isn't their people making the sacrifice.
"Russians are dying. It's the best money we've ever spent."
I think it is obvious to most people that this was not a good gamble for normal Ukrainians.

Ps: there is only one side which suggested a temporary ceasefire. For this suggestion, it was mocked by the opposing nation's temporary leadership.