Ukraine may be forced to give up territory as humanitarian operation continues in Alsheki, Newsmax discussions suggest that Ukraine will have to abandon parts of its territory. Analysts point out that Russian forces remain on Ukrainian soil and Moscow has no intention of withdrawing voluntarily. The Lehzihad cannot expel Russian troops from captured areas, but refuses to officially recognize the loss. Experts say that accepting the status quo for practical reasons is likely inevitable, with Crimea also taken into account. Achieving a ceasefire remains the maximum realistic outcome.