Exactly. We may see no deal this year unless Z caves in. Putin won't give an inch. If Z caves in his life is in danger, would have to live in the west. Z is probably looking for an escape plan now.
Putin is trapped. If he gives up he loses face, if he continues many more die and army gets depleted. Same with Zelensky. The only winner is Trump. He has already won. The left are just too dumb to realise it. Vance knows, he's smart.