Talks between Ukraine and Russia that took place earlier today were "very difficult", Ukrainian

[yaesu]

presidential advisor Mykhailo Podolyak said.

Negotiations are difficult. However, without any obligatory ultimatums already. Unfortunately, the Russian side is still extremely biased regarding the destructive processes it launched.
12:05 PM · Feb 28, 2022

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[Bayard]

1. As expected

Putin's ego is on the line. He'll go down making demands to the end.

[ZenDem]

2. How would they even begin?

What is there to negotiate?
"Hey, Putin, we demand you stop being an asshole and pull your dic...I mean, troops...out of Ukraine. In return, Ukraine will continue to be awesome and will accept all the Russians that are sick of your shit as refugees. Deal?"

There's no graceful way out for Putin and he knows it. That's what scares me the most. He's a cornered, rabid dog. I wouldn't be surprised if he gets assassinated by one of his own minions. Maybe he'll fall off his balcony.

[Happy Hoosier]

3. I can't see how these talks will help really....

Russia is very likely to withdraw without some trophies. If they were stop now, their invasion would be widely (and correctly) seen as a massive failure and an embarrassment of generational significance.

The Ukrainians would have to be willing to acquiesce to some serious bullshit. I can't see them doing that any time soon. Even if they lose control of the urban centers (still a very real possibility), they are well positioned to offer a hellish resistance.

[world wide wally]

4. I am thinking positively, but I am afraid these talks won't go anywhere.

Fuck Putin and Russia

[yaesu]

6. This video is from a trusted source showing the aftermath of a Russian attack on a base on

the outskirts of the Capital city after talks were ended, he is still working to cut them off it would seem.

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[Wounded Bear]

5. Not surprising at all. With troops active in Ukraine, it's more like hostage negotiations...

than "peace talks."