Russia should have given up Snake Island long ago. It is totally unimportant and concealment is impossible. Russia should have taken out the Ukrainian garrison on it (which it did) and then ignore it. Holding the island was probably an idea by the Navy in order to play a more prominent role. Russia was losing equipment for a piece of rock. I think higher ups finally said enough.Would Russia just give up Snake Island like that to the Ukrainians to promote and boost their propaganda?
Or would Russia still make Snake Island as some sort of killing fields for Ukrainian forces whom will attempting to "reclaim" said island?