It’s pretty normal in authoritarian dictatorship were the only unforgivable action for the dictator is “look weak” by giving up on something that has cost a lot to get (even if it is worthless).
It’s pretty smart of the Ukranian leadership to use this russian regime weakness against them.
Russia is doing “strategy” by Sunk Cost Falacy.
It’s pretty normal in authoritarian dictatorship were the only unforgivable action for the dictator is “look weak” by giving up on something that has cost a lot to get (even if it is worthless).
It’s pretty smart of the Ukranian leadership to use this russian regime weakness against them.