>> So if Putin offers a ceasefire after successfully seizing the Donbas ( the Russians have
>> nearly achieved this) what will be the response of the West. My view is that
>> there will be significant pressure from the US and some European countries for Ukraine to
>> accept the status quo and effectively cede the Donbas to Russia.
Of course they will, but just the Donbas wasnt Putins ultimate goal. He'll have a hostile population to contain, A nato partner on his doorstop, all with a crippled army at his disposal.
Fab. There is no victory for Putin, under any outcome of this. As soon as the assault on Kiev failed he was b ered
Last edited by: VxFan on Wed 29 Jun 22 at 11:33
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