14,000 dead? That was before 2022. Current estimates are 500,000 casualties.They have sacrificed 10,000,000 who have been displaces and made into refugees.
Ten million. But, perhaps they are like Stalin who said that once you get past a million, more millions don't really matter.
Also 14,000 dead and $100s Billions wasted.
Putin wants out, but he won't do it unless he can save face and say he won something.
Is that awesome? No
Is that fair? No
Is that better than a continuation of an expensive war where 10 million people are homeless, 14,000 dead and just keep those numbers going?