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ORAC
Reference reports unnamed senior people within the Kremlin want to negotiate a “deal” to end the war - doubtless the source of the suggestions of giving up Ukrainian territory for “peace”
Indeed it was. I for one would love Russia to be booted out of Ukraine however the realist in me believes this is unlikely to happen anytime soon and, even if it did, it would come at considerable (additional) human and material cost to Ukraine. Would it really be worth it, especially if the considerable prizes of EU and NATO membership could be realised much faster than it will otherwise be? IMO this would far outweigh the economic impact of its loss of territory.
There's been much discussion regarding the allegiances of those people living in the east of the country. Any who are pro-Russian or aren't that bothered can stay put and have a go at living in the newly diminished Russia. Those who'd prefer to remain Ukrainian could be resettled further west.