Russia, Ukraine can’t negotiate their way out of war. One side has to lose | Guest Opinion

The Miami Hearald via Yahoo ^ | December 1st, 2022 | Eugene Finkel

[Mariner]

We have seen an increase in calls for a negotiated solution of the war in Ukraine. From the chairman of the Joint Chiefs, from progressive members of Congress and from leading international relations scholars, a growing number of voices urge the United States to invest in negotiations between Russia and Ukraine and to give peace a chance. According to some reports, the Biden administration is also warming up to the thought.

It’s a dangerous idea.

Fears of nuclear escalation between Russia and NATO drive many to argue for negotiations, and although the impetus is well-intentioned, the suggestion is naive and impractical. In Ukraine, the choice is not between a costly, bloody war and diplomacy. The choice is between a bloody war and an equally bloody peace — which would itself lead to even-larger confrontation. The sad reality is that not all military problems have political solutions. Any discussions of ending the war should recognize this fact.

[gleeaikin]

I have no idea why my stupid Chromebook printed the long comment above TWICE. This Chromebook jumps all over the place. If I pause to think it starts my writing elsewhere in the copy. It will even jump from To: to Your Reply:. Do other Chromebooks do this or is this a seriously defective Chromebook?

[Sunsong]

good post

[BobL]

NATO and US are surprised Russia has not run out of bombs and rockets.”

Russia doesn’t let MBAs determine military readiness levels.

[caww]

As long as Putin retains his land-bridge Zelensky will keep the conflict going. After all it’s about that land.

[ansel12]

Here is the thread.

https://freerepublic.com/focus/news/4100247/posts?page=80#80