As it stands, Putin's last hope rest with Trump. Then again, who knows what's in Trumps mind. He should feel vulnerable even within GOP the way Congress Mike went on negating his perception of Putin. He is also not getting younger to build empires with Putin and Musk and his mushroom getting wider to spend time in Moscow or Sochi. Having said that, dont think Trump got a chance come November.
As for Ukraine, Putin's ass might get kicked if Russian's wont capture a sizable part of Ukraine come winter. Ukraine will keep hitting infrastructure, Russians will have hell in winter this time joined by their brutal leader and economy will decide the fate of his land grabbing endeavour.
