Quote (ferdia @ Dec 18 2024 10:39pm)
The escalation by means of long-range missile strikes and assassinations by Ukraine and its allies, while viewed in the West as legitimate wartime strategies, is likely to complicate future peace negotiations to Ukraine’s detriment. Read: my opinion is that Ukraine will have a much weaker position to negotiate from (as compared to the position last year when Boris Johnson derailed that deal). Assassinations and missile strikes within Russian territory are likely to be seen as direct provocations and violations of Russian sovereignty, regardless of claims by the west of justification. These actions are likely to intensify the Russian military response and as the West wants the first and last say, the war ever escalates. While Russia's adherence to a tit-for-tat policy makes its reactions relatively predictable (compared to nations like the US and Israel that typically respond with overwhelming force) it is a moot point noting the cycle continues to repeat itself via every new escalation.
Currently, the United States and Ukraine appear to be focused on escalating the conflict rather than pursuing negotiation. This strategy contrasts with Donald Trump’s stated goal of achieving peace, which he plans to pursue upon assuming office. The hope seems to be that he will either not assume office, or the situation will be so dire as to prevent a peace deal. The US position towards Cuba shows that the US holds a very long grudge. Ukraine can only hope that Russia is more reasonable.
for those that dont like Putin and brand him a dictator, it is not difficult to concede the point. unfortunately, Joe Biden has the unenviable nickname of Genocide Joe. From a "western" perspective a dictator is the worst, I just wonder what history will think of Biden and his policies in Ukraine and Israel.
I don't know what is funnier, the unfunny troll with no honor or you

He is blabbering the same shit from day one, you could learn to ignore him. You, instead, are preaching to him in goody two shoes manner as if there were an audience listening to you

Last but not least, Putin is a dictator, Joe Biden isn't. He is just an asshole. Both are aholes.
This post was edited by babun1024 on Dec 18 2024 04:22pm