We offer a compromise, russian get the fuck out of Ukraine, and Ukraine will stop annihilating the russian oil cartel.

UK banks made out very well with Russian money over the years - it was a preferred destination for Oligarchs who wanted to hide their stolen money outside Russia.

They don’t want to upset that cosy relationship.

"russia wouldn't advance into it"

I mean, russia obviously would advance into it immediately.

They might add a bit of deniability by using units of conscripted Ukrainians from occupied territories, or having their soldiers take off their uniforms, but they would move in straight away.

Israel out, India in? Idk.

Exactly what I was thinking. The US sucked their alles into several conflicts.

I like Melnyk a lot for being sometimes an undiplomatic diplomat.
In this case I doubt this will benefit Ukraine, bc russia, the US and european left and right wing parties will say: "See, Ukraine doesn't want peace!"
It is too easy for them to divide common support for Ukraine.

"Since this issue is being raised today by the US president, I will answer briefly - I am ready for elections. Moreover, I am now asking the US to help me, possibly together with European colleagues,…

When the big players (all are nuclear powers) don't stick to international rules, but to the survival of the fittest, what shall small players do? Obey or resist? How do you resist against a nuclear power? There is, unfortunately, only one way.

That's right. When the big players (all are nuclear powers) don't stick to international rules, but to the survival of the fittest, what shall small players do? Obey or resist? How do you resist against a nuclear power? There is, unfortunately, only one way.

Couldn't these tanks be used for medical evacuation?

Shame on you, Italy!

By "start a war" he means "interfere with the expansion of the soviet union"

What does it remind me of? 🤔🙃