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Originally Posted by btimbit
But what does your alternative look like? Just let the Russians have it? Their occupation hasn't exactly been kind to the Ukrainians in those areas.
The ceasefires Russia has been willing to accept are basically 'Give us what we want and we'll stop' It's not like a white peace was ever on the table
It's not like the Ukrainians are fighting just because the West is telling them too. They're defending themselves
We've already been down this road anyway, they just let Russia have Crimea hoping that would be it. And here we are
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I think if I had to make a prediction I don't see Russia losing any ground/territory given they've flipped their economy into a war economy now. And if the west continues to supply Ukraine just enough to maintain their current position (which has basically been a draw), I don't imagine the situation changing. Ukrainians continue to die, fighting for their country, but don't gain any ground, Russians also die, but don't gain any ground, thr west continues to profit. If this is what ends up happening, I'd prefer just ending it now, even if that includes Russia keeping whatever they've gained in the conflict. Not ideal, not great, but better than the scenario where if they continue, and the only change is more deaths and no clear winner.