All the positive and wishful thinking up to now was never going to affect the inevitable outcome in Ukraine. The one-sided commentary and reporting has not, and is not going to either. Russia is about to achieve its goal of securing the Donbass region against further Ukrainian military attack.
1. Why does Russia securing the Donbas ensure its security, in perpetuity or otherwise?
2. I'm pretty sure the West would be fine with Russia keeping the Donbas and Crimea.