What is the threat of a 'cornered' Putin as the Russia-Ukraine conflict drags on?

 Long before the first shot was fired, diplomats the world over have been trying to find a way to broker some sort of peace between Ukraine and Russia.

After two grueling weeks of bitter combat, that goal is more elusive than ever.


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