Russia and Ukraine flashpoint

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Can someone explain the end game thought process for this incursion into Russia. It's and embarrassment for Russia, and morale booster for Ukraine, which is all great but I am not sure what will happen in the months to come.

Does Ukraine plan to hold the territory? Are they hoping troops will be forced to move to counter the Ukrainian offensive which could provide an opening in Ukraine? Is this just to weaken Russia, destroy assets, but ultimately will result with a retreat?

Putin was planning to freeze the conflict along the lines to replenish his forces, something Ukraine of course refused. But now Putin's refusing to freeze the conflict because it would mean that Ukraine would hold some of their territory for the duration.