> I agree but my devil's advocate response = I suspect that without enough incentive for a peaceful resolution, the more right thing (=seeking peace) falls out

> I agree but my devil's advocate response = I suspect that without enough incentive for a peaceful resolution, the more right thing (=seeking peace) falls out of favor. I know we've been told that Putin doesn't want to negotiate but I find it naive to take that message at face value Well, you are right that cutting off military assistance to Ukraine would force it to "negotiate" (quotes because result would be more like a capitulation, considering the list of Russian demands). However, what would be the motivation for Putin to commit to peaceful resolution in such case instead of continuing the conquest of (weakened, out of arms and ammo) Ukraine?