"Putin's invasion grinds to a halt: Kyiv claims to have destroyed dozens of Russian helicopters overnight... Meanwhile units in Odessa claimed to have hit and destroyed a Russian patrol ship off the coast. Experts say Russian losses becoming 'unsustainable' with no significant territory captured in recent days."
Daily Mail
Putin won't be able to dictate terms, as he is trying to do right now. He's only willing to talk because he's in trouble. All of this equipment entering Ukraine will wipe out his army.
You just NEVER take a word he says at face value. All he does is attempt to conceal the truth.