[mac_truck]

Downward glide slopes are stable, but that doesn’t mean the destination is good.

Would you mind translating that into plain English yoda?

[SampleMan]

Not only would Crimea still be in Ukraine’s hands, but the country would be well on its way to a peaceful transition of power.

All in the peaceful embrace of Russia, no doubt. Of what value is it to Ukraine to keep Crimea the same color on the map, if they don't hold onto their own sovereignty?