Russia Ukraine war, page-73541

>Putin has never asked for talks

That's absolute BS Tangs.

Before the start.
.
The day after.

I could go on.

That you believe Putin has "never tried to negotiate" simply indicates your incredible lack of knowledge in this area.

>actually be prepared to negotiate rather than simply dictate terms
Ah I see, so in your mind, does "negotiate" mean "capitulate entirely to your enemies desires"?
The original terms were, simply, execute Minsk (ie, withdraw troops, recognise DPR/LDR governance semi-autonomy), don't join Nato.

In return, Russia would also withdraw. There would be no change in Kiev government required. Simply "Stop shooting these people and don't put missiles on our border".

Is that unreasonable, do you think?

Why couldn't the Ukraine do that, Tangs? Why did they have to push troops and artillery fire into the east?


I cannot understand what you think the word "negotiate" means.