Russia Ukraine war, page-127316

And we in the West, and the rest of the World, should have been encouraging both sides to sit down and talk peace.

Blame the 'West' again/still.
Short and 'convenient' memory loss exhibited there. Various parties raised concerns with Putin/Russia when the build up of his forces pre-invasion became obvious. Putin repeatedly assured everyone he would not invade.....right up until he did. Negotiation with such treachery and Tyrants is impossible.