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> I'm not sure what a peace treaty would even look like, except essentially Ukraine surrendering to Putin's demands. Putin isn't seeking a peace (as between na
by unfocussed_mike 5y ago
> I'm not sure what a peace treaty would even look like, except essentially Ukraine surrendering to Putin's demands.
Putin isn't seeking a peace (as between nations) treaty with Ukraine at all. This is about adding to his recreated historic Russia, and on that basis to push forward for a new accommodation with the west.
If this war ends with a peace treaty it will do so because it eventually escalated to a nuclear standoff with NATO. That's the only umbrella under which Putin could ever agree a "retreat".
> Honestly, the relationship seems to be more like an abusive marriage than two independent states.
This is a good characterisation and it has been made before -- that Putin's approach is that of an abusive spouse. "Look what you made me do."
- jacknews 5y agoI agree, the only 'peace treaty' that will work for Putin is Ukraine agreeing to become a vassal. Unless his power is diminished to the point he cannot impose his will.
- unfocussed_mike 5y agoYes. I suppose that would technically have to have some "treaty" to ratify it, so in that sense there will be one.