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I've always been of the opinion that the only way out is nuclear proliferation. Ukraine gave up their nukes. See where that got them.

• zdragnar 5y ago
  We gave them assurances; their translation said guarantees. They aren't the first to be let down by an agreement with the west, only the latest. It is up to Biden now to live up to his tough talk of Putin fearing him (from during the election, if you have forgotten) and other western leaders to find an end that doesn't involve bending over.
  • CRConrad 5y ago
    > They aren't the first to be let down by an agreement with the west, only the latest. Why are you singling out "the west"?!? AIUI, Russia also signed that agreement.
    • zdragnar 5y ago
      Yup, Russia did, and Putin's excuses for the invasion are weak at best. The peace is broken. Does that excuse the West's inaction?
  • s1artibartfast 5y ago
    The US gave assurances not to invade, not to offend them. Big difference