—> if that were the case, the framework for a peace deal would’ve already been inked.
Where has the EU and Ukraine agreed to Russia’s list of demands?
Totally missed that.
“Where has the EU and Ukraine agreed to Russia’s list of demands?”
Russian demands tend toward the absurd.
The Ukrainians aren’t going to sign over territory.
The Ukrainians aren’t going to allow Putin to grab more territory without extracting a heavy price in Russian blood.
The EU and US are not going to officially bless Russian seizure of land once belonging to the government in Kiev.
The Ukrainians will not accept limitations on the size of their military, especially if third party peacekeepers are not allowed to safeguard Ukraine.
What do you want, Putin?
What do you want, Zelensky?
Throw out the absurd demands.
Deal made!
Putin could’ve agreed to that framework and even signed on officially. It is what Trump was working so hard to achieve. It would’ve given Trump the leverage he needed to force Zelensky and Europe to the table.