Of course the Russian citizens are paying. But if it's really a "war of attrition", Russia seems likely to win in the end. 150 million people vs. 40 million people, and a GDP almost an order of magnitude larger.
Will enough Russian citizens tire of it first to change that? Good question. Historically, Russians have a a great deal of resolve when it comes to wars -- just ask Napoleon or Hitler.
Of course the Russian citizens are paying. But if it's really a "war of attrition", Russia seems likely to win in the end. 150 million people vs. 40 million people, and a GDP almost an order of magnitude larger.
Will enough Russian citizens tire of it first to change that? Good question. Historically, Russians have a a great deal of resolve when it comes to wars -- just ask Napoleon or Hitler.