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thucythucy

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2. Hasn't this been tried already?

Reply to BeckyDem (Original post)

Mon Feb 7, 2022, 12:42 PM

Feb 2022

Soon after the dissolution of the Soviet Union, Ukraine agreed to give up its substantial nuclear arsenal in return for "guarantees" that its borders and sovereignty would be respected.

Not being Ukrainian I can't be sure, but I suspect in view of what's happened since that many there would not be willing to put a whole lot of faith in Russian guarantees of "military restraint."

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How to Break the Cycle of Conflict With Russia [View all] BeckyDem Feb 2022 OP

Bad take, imho, because it assumes the continuation of Putin's regime, ignores info war on the US. FreepFryer Feb 2022 #1

Hasn't this been tried already? thucythucy Feb 2022 #2

I don't think Putin wants a war with Ukraine. Russia and Belarus could win but at too great a cost marie999 Feb 2022 #4

If that's the case then his actions thus far have been counter productive. thucythucy Feb 2022 #7

Not expanding. But I agree with you that he really does see any success free of corruption BeckyDem Feb 2022 #8

That is what I have been posting. marie999 Feb 2022 #3

This is ther post I wrote in January. marie999 Feb 2022 #5

I doubt it, Marie. BeckyDem Feb 2022 #6

This OP assumes both sides are negotiating in good faith with no hidden agenda (like taking another Martin68 Feb 2022 #9

Russia agreed to a similar arrangement in 1994. Putin declared it null and void. dalton99a Feb 2022 #10