dont forget there are legions in the west who are ashamed of their past and would like a Stockholm syndrome to enter international politics realm
As Frederick the Great said, “Diplomacy without arms is like music without instruments.” Which countries in the West can therefore really conduct diplomacy with teeth. Now only one. It is a sad state of affairs.
The European solution is to talk, concede, and then talk some more when the other side does not live up to its side of the deal.
You know what though? There are just as many that aren’t willing to concede the war. they realize we’re winning and are ready for the sacrifice. I am one. You are two. F#$k those haters.