This was written 3/2/22 so before he annexed the Ukraine provinces. With that, he has changed the game and he has backed himself into a corner with no way out without losing big time face. Prior to that, he probably could have negotiated his way out saying 'We accomplished our goal. Ukraine has been de-nazified and is no longer a threat to its' people or us. Mission accomplished. We are going home.' But to do that now would be abandoning "russian territory'; unthinkable after all his boasting and claims. He probably would not last long in power by calling it quits now. He hog-tied himself for sure. He can't quit now unless he accomplishes his goal or gets removed from power or the cost becomes so high he can't afford to face his own people at home. The rat has cornered himself.