I have some sympathy with that idea of being realistic but that for me is tempered by there being some degree of reward for Putin for the invasion . What premium do you put over a just conclusion as opposed to a practical one ?
Another thought is the point TL made that timedefinitely favors Ukraine over Russia - I can elaborate but I think you'll see that point . As time goes on I anticipate Putins bargaining position will weaken .
I have said several times that perhaps considering the distance betwen the Russian and Ukrainian positions might well mean a cease fire without any other agreement over territory as we saw in Korea is likely .
