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5. It is russia's war, not only putin's one. And it is not possible to negotiate with russia because its intention is to destroy Ukraine completely. If it succeeds, it will very likely do the same to other countries following its attempts to restore russian empire.

"The word negotiate is a courageous word. When you see that you are defeated, that things are not going well, you have to have the courage to negotiate," Francis said.

Putting it differently, it’s much easier to negotiate with, say, the EU (just give in to all of their key demands) than it is to negotiate with the various domestic interest groups involved in planning reform.

"It is too soon to push Ukraine to negotiate. For one thing, there is no other willing party to negotiate with." www.brookings.edu/articles/doe...

Does the West’s Ukraine policy need a reality check? A Brookings debate | Brookings

Rarely in living memory has so much been at stake, not just for Ukraine, but for Europe and the Western alliance.

www.brookings.edu

…but this game is potentially dangerous for Ukrainians. It turned out that Hamster Combat belongs to Russian developers, and their site is registered in the Russian Federation.

Thanks to this game, the developers receive data about Ukrainians, which are then stored on the territory of the RF… 3/3

In a new interview, The Pope says Ukraine should have the courage to raise a white flag and negotiate an end to the war.

"The word negotiate is a courageous word. When you see that you are defeated, that things are not going well, you have to have the courage to negotiate.”

Pope says Ukraine should have 'courage of the white flag' of negotiations

Pope Francis has said in an interview that Ukraine should have what he called the courage of the "white flag" and negotiate an end to the war with Russia that followed Moscow's full-scale invasion two years ago and that has killed tens of thousands.

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No, it encompasses the driving out from your territory of the other race. Genocide is killing the other, ethnic cleansing is to send them away- generally by terror.

Problem ofc is though that this also valid for Russia when it is in a position of weakness and thus disincentivized from negotiating. Also, both sides seem to be unwilling to use position of strength to seriously negotiate anything but terms of surrender of the other party. (1/2)

Pope Francis, regarding the war in Ukraine:

“Ukraine must have the courage to raise the white flag and negotiate. »

“Negotiations are never a capitulation; It is the courage not to lead a country to suicide.

the war on Christmas is really just all the other holidays fighting to keep their territory

Xi Jinping 🇨🇳 "For two countries like China and the USA, turning their backs to each other is not an option. It is unrealistic for one side to try to overhaul the other, conflict and confrontation to have unfathomable consequences for both sides"

I don't understand those statements about Russia's willingness to negotiate at all. Even in case they would be willing, what could Ukraine offer in negotiations? Territory is the only thing, Russia would accept while it is unacceptable for Ukraine. No country would offer territory for peace. In...

Ukraine has made it abundantly clear that this war will not end with the sacrifice of more of their territory to Russia. The only satisfactory deal would be for Russia to concede they have no business in Ukraine and to return all occupied territory to Ukraine, including Crimea. #SlavaUkraini🇺🇦

russia winning anything in this war would be really dangerous.
I say we, the democratic world, should increase of military aid to Ukraine. We should give them more and better equipment.
But it is up to the Ukrainians to decide if and when is the time to start negotiations.

It is darkly humourous (and tragic for the Palestinians who have to suffer it) that both Israel and Hamas claim to be proposing ceasefire deals and its on the other side refusing when in reality neither side have actually tried to negotiate with the opposing side... takes two to make peace

one of the key mistakes that russia just refuses to stop making in this war and in general in its policy towards ukraine for thirty years now is that it keeps forgetting that ukraine is /not small/ and not even /small relative to itself/ in anything other than territory

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You have to remember that Orthodox Solidarity is a concept that can really easily work against you too

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it is incredible how that all is so similar to their positions on "it is basic science"

yes, it is an intentionally simplified, wrong model that is STILL USEFUL as an introduction to the concept

not the end all be all
not the territory. It is a SIMPLIFIED MAP.

Well I'd say the Palestinian government that wants to negotiate isn't all that theoretical, it exists and is recognized by 140+ countries in the world, it unfortunately just does not really govern any territory and is reliant on Israel's compliance to assume control of Gaza after the war.

Today in "Fuck the catholics", the pope is calling for Ukraine to surrender.

and no, "raise the white flag and negotiate" is not a call for negotiations, because putin will not negotiate. it is a call for the genocide of ukrainians.

How can you negotiate political positions when the other person believes their opinions have been mandated to them God?

All it was necessary to make ethnic cleansing acceptable to you was to give you two pro-ethnic cleansing candidates to choose from, one of whom is somewhat better than the other. Congratulations; ethnic cleansing is now the new normal. You have given your consent for this new standard.

All that is needed to end the war is for the russians to leave the territory of #Ukraine.

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I have a dimmer view of Israel than you do, because it is founded by and in ethnic cleansing to clear territory for colonists. That the Law of Return is as core to its identity as Hebrew. That is what Israelis mean by "Jewish homeland".

I don't think that's inherent to Judaism.

You are absolutely correct! It is pathetic that it’s this hard for people to unequivocally condemn genocide and ethnic cleansing. 3000 Palestinian children killed - and folks still have the audacity to try and both sides this.