re: Russia has a little over 145 million people, despite having the most land.

Definitely

This results in poorly trained military.

Historically Russia always sustains heavy losses in their first year or two if war. This now appears to be a long term war. I can’t see Russia using nukes on the territory they are wanting.

I thought maybe they’d have their shite together during the fall months but that never happened. I don’t see things really improving, however Ukraine will need to do a lot of nation rebuilding. Much like what happened to Afghanistan against Russia in the 80’s, I kinda see that happening as well.