Great newsletter Diane. This war certainly defines the meaning of dilemma. I saw Olena Zelenska on ‘60 Minutes’ last night and you can see the toll this is taking on the Ukrainian people. When I read about the killing of dozens of civilians trying to flee the war zone in convoys my blood just started to boil. I will not rest until Putin is dead.
If Ukraine offered to revoke their application to join NATO, and agree to not hold Russia to account for War Crimes committed, be enough for Putin to agree to a ceasefire and troop removal?
Not joining NATO is helpful and meaningless because Ukraine is already a de facto member of NATO. That aside, it's not up to Ukraine to hold Russia to account for war crimes. These atrocities will never be forgiven, or excused, and international players around the world will make sure adjudication and accountability is undertaken. Ukraine's hand is strengthening, while Russia's isn't.
Can you envision any scenario where Putin gives up even one inch of what has just annexed, or that Ukraine agrees to give up the land which was wrongfully seized from it? I honestly can't, but I would absolutely defer to your superior knowledge of the area.
Good article Diane. I hate the thought that Russia gets any concession as that feels like a reward and encouragement for doing this again.
My fear is post Putin
War or Peace?
Great newsletter Diane. This war certainly defines the meaning of dilemma. I saw Olena Zelenska on ‘60 Minutes’ last night and you can see the toll this is taking on the Ukrainian people. When I read about the killing of dozens of civilians trying to flee the war zone in convoys my blood just started to boil. I will not rest until Putin is dead.
If Ukraine offered to revoke their application to join NATO, and agree to not hold Russia to account for War Crimes committed, be enough for Putin to agree to a ceasefire and troop removal?
Not joining NATO is helpful and meaningless because Ukraine is already a de facto member of NATO. That aside, it's not up to Ukraine to hold Russia to account for war crimes. These atrocities will never be forgiven, or excused, and international players around the world will make sure adjudication and accountability is undertaken. Ukraine's hand is strengthening, while Russia's isn't.
correct
Thnx.
Sadly. Putin himself won’t be alive to face those hearings.
Can you envision any scenario where Putin gives up even one inch of what has just annexed, or that Ukraine agrees to give up the land which was wrongfully seized from it? I honestly can't, but I would absolutely defer to your superior knowledge of the area.
Ukraine is the victim here, Russia the perp, so land must be returned. Period. Or the war grinds on.