The Template – Two Paths
This is the template going forward. The Russians have layed out their demands. When they are accepted the fighting ends and life goes on with a new normal in Europe. Of course the US and Nato will be slow to come around and accept. Probably months to years to get back to where we were before the fighting broke out. I would expect Ukraine to reject and the news will probably report end of the talks. Gradually, as I believe TimH’s post was correct and Russia is in complete control, Ukraine will have no choice but to accept, even if gradually just facing the reality of the situation as compared to a formal acceptance. https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/russia-offers-ukraine-conditions-which-if-met-would-see-military-action-stop
Excellent Move by Putin. He is a Humanitarian now . Zalenski’s response maks him look like a Maniac…which likely he is .
I agree CM NATO will see this as Capitulation by Putin and they will pressure Ukraine to reject and continue the resistance.
Now THEY will have Blood on their hands as Civilian Casualties will rise exponentially
Putin is offering a very reasonable solution
Crimea is already Russian and these 2 break away states have voted strongly to be independent
Ukraine would remain largely in tact and “neutral”
He is allowing citizens to escape the danger zones. This is Brilliant IMO
Thanks for posting