> and for what? it's a civilisational struggle between "the west" and "russia". ukraine is a borderland and neither side wants to concede it fully. the ultimate aim would be the indefinite continuation of low-level proxy struggle contained to the border region so the 'real' regions can get on with economic activity. whether you find this pleasant and agreeable is one thing, but pretending you didn't know this only makes you look stupid - and for what?
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