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Originally Posted by AltaGuy
Yeah, definitely a tough decision. Wouldn't blame Ukraine for fighting on. However, you have to realize that "the message" sent on either issue contains tens of thousands of Ukrainian lives, so a much heavier decision for them than any outsider.
If Ukraine believes that the outcome will eventually resemble what Russia proposed, except with an exceptionally bloody path there, taking it or something close to it makes sense.
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Obviously it's about Ukrainian lives, but it's also about Ukraine's future (and the future of other surrounding nations).
Agreeing to those demands accomplishes nothing, and makes those lost lives unpurposed.