It's no secret. The Russians have said what they will accept as far as terms since the beginning of the special military operation:
Ukrainian govt & forces unconditional surrender
Ukraine is reduced to a rump state non eligible for any military aid of any kind for the foreseeable future
Russia retains control of Southern & Eastern oblasts
Russia giving the West one more attempt at honoring original Minsc accords.
I wont even suggest dropping sanctions. The sanctions have slingshotted Russian economy and set up some rather healthy BRICS and alt trade deals that benefit Russia & hurt their rivals.
Well, of the Eastern and Southern occupied oblasts yes. Russia has stated they do not wish to occupy Kiev or Western Ukraine at all. They've even alluded to other countries taking the territory considering Stalin redraw the map post WW2.
Makes sense. Why attempt to occupy a population that is overwhelmingly partisan and will only cause further political & logistical complications?
It's no secret. The Russians have said what they will accept as far as terms since the beginning of the special military operation:
I wont even suggest dropping sanctions. The sanctions have slingshotted Russian economy and set up some rather healthy BRICS and alt trade deals that benefit Russia & hurt their rivals.
Yep! Russia holds all of the cards now and they will get everything that they want.
Thanks for providing the needed details that the press release did not.
I wonder if unconditional surrender also means Russian occupation.
Well, of the Eastern and Southern occupied oblasts yes. Russia has stated they do not wish to occupy Kiev or Western Ukraine at all. They've even alluded to other countries taking the territory considering Stalin redraw the map post WW2.
Makes sense. Why attempt to occupy a population that is overwhelmingly partisan and will only cause further political & logistical complications?
Only to the three occupied Eastern oblasts and three Southern oblasts.
The Russian govt has made it clear they want nothing to do with occupying Western Ukraine.
Amen. the sanctions boomeranged back on the DS.