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Russia isn't going to be "beaten"; that is, Ukraine can't win -- and their support will vanish.

The last part of the prediction (vanishing support) might not be "applicable" if the Ukraine fractions into smaller parts that are annexed by its neighbors. Then there will be military support for these parts of Ukraine by their new host countries.

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The word is out on the internet that the front lines in Ukraine are now staffed with Polish troops. So I make another prediction about this, assuming the parties are rational. The Russians still kick butt in Ukraine and the Poles take quite a few losses. Then the Russians cut a deal with the Poles. The Russians get the Eastern provinces they want. The Poles get Western Ukraine, which is what they want.

Assuming there are Polish troops, why did the Polish not negotiate first?

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Now if Poland were to separate itself from NATO adequately, perhaps...

This would nicely explain why the Polish announced in early December to build Europe's largest land army but most of the new equipment will be bought from NATO countries.