Geopolitical poker - deadlock in the war in Ukraine [ OPINION]

The protracted conflict in Ukraine is taking place in an increasingly wide scope of circles, showing differences of interests not only regional in the economic, political, but besides increasingly visible geostrategic interests. A failure of balance or a diametric change of balance can origin uncontrolled escalation of conflict. large players in this planet are already aware of this fact. Therefore, the question arises as to where the "thin red line" lies, and will the alleged "check" be reached and the royal poker will appear on the table with the "checks of mats" especially in the context of opposition and fresh success of Ukrainian troops?