The only problem I usually have when people smugly proclaim that there are no atheists in foxholes is that it somehow devalues atheism, instead of pointing out that the primal need for survival makes you desperate enough to hope for any chance of survival.

A person is basically at the opposite end of rationality when under duress, as answers gained from tort- I mean "enhanced interrogation" can attest to.

Ukraine isn't exactly losing. Russian logistics are at their breaking point and their offensive hasn't really moved in a couple of weeks. Despite having a clear numbers advantage, they can at best maintain local air superiority in their controlled zones.

On the home front, economists are predicting Russia will be in default in April. Their stock exchange has been closed for nearly 3 weeks and their currency is nearly worthless on foreign markets. On top of that, Putin has started purging senior officials and officers. They are quickly approaching failed state territory.

Honesty at best, Russia can hope for a repeat of the Winter War where they take some territorial concessions and then leave with their tail tucked between their legs. Because if Ukraine can hold on for another month or two, Russia is going to lose it's ability to wage any kind of ground war.