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Ukraine is believed to be employing a deliberate strategy of trading land for losses incurred against Russian forces. This tactic aims to deplete Russian resources, making them ineffective by reducing their defensive capabilities over time. However, the challenge for Ukraine remains that a prolonged defensive posture may not lead to victory. Shirayev warns that if Ukraine cannot manage to wear down Russia before exhausting its own military capabilities, a total collapse could occur.