i mostly agree but i just dont see how a ukraine that has lost half its territory and such a huge segment of the population is dead or permanently sought refuge in foreign countries could pose a big threat to russia as a nato member. after the war ukraine will turn into the baltics 2.0. massive emigration and population collapse.   mo ea  pocc, and i have been to russia multiple times since the war broke out. i know that sanctions have not had a lasting impact. i was surprised to see how little it really affected you. but theres no denying that it has had an impact in a lot of ways that you would all like to see lifted eventually. my main point here is that sanctions and recognition of russias new territories may play a hand in negotiations. doesnt have to be allowing ukraine to join nato. could just be agreeing not to completely conquer the whole country.
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