It has been inevitable for more that three years, I'm sure you'll be proven right any day now!

No, three years ago it was inevitable that "Russian economy was going to collapse".

Two years ago was the year of the crimean beach party (after the inevitably successful summer offensive).

One year ago was "invading Kursk will inevitably achieve... something".

And now the story is "stalemate was inevitable".

Next year will be the story of "Russia is winning, yes, but at what cost?"