These latest observations about how counterproductive the counteroffensive has been for Ukrainian-Western unity, solidarity within their respective ranks, and Ukraine’s human and military resources mean that Russia’s prior interest in a ceasefire can no longer be taken for granted.
Pope Francis has continued to beg that the killing stop and negotiations begin. "First Things" editor has made it clear that in the beginning Ukraine's fight for its existence as a country was a just war according to Catholic Thomas Aquinas criteria but now it no longer meets those criteria since Ukraine's existence is assured. In 19th century and before, countries gave up parts of territory in peace settlements - think of Alsace-Lorraine which went back and forth between France and Germany. The United States' demand for Japan's unconditional surrender, on account of Pearl Harbor, was responsible for the only use of nuclear weapons in history. which is widely regarded as a war crime outside the US. Russia should decide what it will settle for. Any peace has to include Ukraine not joining NATO, which US secretly does not want, nor does France and Germany. But what part of conquered territory Russia is willing to give back should be worked out in negotiations. It must keep Crimea and the parts of Donbas it occupied before the "special operation." In 2016 Russia was negotiating with Trump campaign officials who were perfectly happy to hand over part of Ukraine to Russia. All I want is for the killing to stop. Sullivan and Blinkin are war criminals if they persist in trying to bring Putin down and consign Russia to chaos. Zelensky must be ignored. He was willing to negotiate until Boris Johnson, out of office, came to Kiev and screwed up the deal. He is a war criminal too!
"...respected by Russia’s supporters."
Absolutely!
Pope Francis has continued to beg that the killing stop and negotiations begin. "First Things" editor has made it clear that in the beginning Ukraine's fight for its existence as a country was a just war according to Catholic Thomas Aquinas criteria but now it no longer meets those criteria since Ukraine's existence is assured. In 19th century and before, countries gave up parts of territory in peace settlements - think of Alsace-Lorraine which went back and forth between France and Germany. The United States' demand for Japan's unconditional surrender, on account of Pearl Harbor, was responsible for the only use of nuclear weapons in history. which is widely regarded as a war crime outside the US. Russia should decide what it will settle for. Any peace has to include Ukraine not joining NATO, which US secretly does not want, nor does France and Germany. But what part of conquered territory Russia is willing to give back should be worked out in negotiations. It must keep Crimea and the parts of Donbas it occupied before the "special operation." In 2016 Russia was negotiating with Trump campaign officials who were perfectly happy to hand over part of Ukraine to Russia. All I want is for the killing to stop. Sullivan and Blinkin are war criminals if they persist in trying to bring Putin down and consign Russia to chaos. Zelensky must be ignored. He was willing to negotiate until Boris Johnson, out of office, came to Kiev and screwed up the deal. He is a war criminal too!