The u.s./ukraine regime finally figured out the "civilian deaths" narrative was actually *helping* russia by projecting an image of definite strength, resolution, and ironically, moral certitude about the necessity of the war--and that image was being perceived far and wide by none other than the allies that the u.s. was trying to persuade to its side. The fact is the u.s. looks emaciated and weak in this conflict, thats how its perceived, and thats why its losing influence over key foreign leaders and decision makers. No one likes a bullying hypocritical rat, and as soon as the rat appears to be dying, all the other rats turn on it to eat it alive.