Posted on 06/16/2022 3:57:25 AM PDT by FarCenter
LONDON — There are increasing signs that Western unity over the war in Ukraine could be starting to crack as the conflict drags on and leaders face public discontent over rampant inflation and the cost of living crisis.
There are widespread concerns over how long the war could continue, with some strategists saying it has all the hallmarks of a war of attrition where no side “wins” and the losses and damage inflicted by both sides, over a protracted and prolonged period, are immense.
The U.S., U.K. and eastern Europe appear staunch in their position that Russia must not be able to succeed or “win” in Ukraine by carving out (or re-claiming, as Moscow sees it) swathes of territory for itself, saying that could have major global geopolitical repercussions.
They have also been clear that it is Ukraine that must decide if, and when, it wants to negotiate with Russia over a peace deal. For its part, Kyiv has said it is willing to conduct talks but that it has red lines, chiefly, that it is not willing to concede any territory to Russia.
Nonetheless, there appears to be a faction within Europe — namely France, Italy and Germany — that are hoping for a peace deal sooner rather than later.
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At the end of the day all sensible fingers will be pointed at the US State Dept.
Forget Ukraine, they haven’t learned to disengage from Russian oil and gas, and to produce their own.
Because apparently their peoples’ vital security interests are not included in their job descriptions.
And they are leftist lunatics.
“The U.S., U.K. and eastern Europe appear staunch in their position that Russia must not be able to succeed or “win” in Ukraine by carving out (or re-claiming, as Moscow sees it) swathes of territory for itself.”
This is already a done deal based on local reporting in what was parts of Ukraine, so the question is how much territory will Russia gain before the Neocons realize that the longer they force Russia to fight, the more territory Russia will acquire.
“At the end of the day all sensible fingers will be pointed at the US State Dept.”
Neocon Central, which is why I keep pointing at them.
Amen to that..!
Absolutely, That's why every democrat in town is swooning over Zelenskyy and his nazi horde.
Russia drops 50,000 artillery rounds on Ukraine every day...
We are dealing with people who have no inkling of how to negotiate a peace, even in the face of a stalemate. Neither side has the power to completely overwhelm the other. Russia may have the weaponry, but lacks the will to fully assert that superiority, and while the Ukraine lacks sufficient weapons, still the valiant stand in the face of privation is continuing to thwart Russian victory.
The Liz Cheney wing of the neocon party, as well.
This was predicted.
Which to believe, Russia is loosing or Russia is winning.
The war is not over until the NGOs have pocketed their 10%.
It was another bubble-dwelling, ignorant and corrupt DC statist/neocon/globolist plan - it was bound to fail.
How many destructive and failed wars is that now? Who is counting?
By their fruits shall ye know them.
And if you believe this nation, like us individuals, are under God’s judgement, there will be hell to pay.
So they’re trying to blame Russia for increasing prices on everything?
They don't want to massacre civilians.
Incorrect, everyday Ukraine loses territory to Russia. Ukraine should immediately call for a cease fire and negotiate with Russia without any preconditions. Screw the neocons in DC, all K is doing now is needlessly killing Ukrainians.
That was true early on in the war, but now Russia waging a war of annihilation. 50,000 artillery shells per day!
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