Sounds like the basis of a deal. For US interests, I see no dealbreaker. Now we must convince Zelensky to come along. Both sides need face saving exits. Putin will need to make some concessions as well.
Putin is essentially asking for the formalization of the status quo ante bellum.
“Sounds like the basis of a deal. For US interests, I see no dealbreaker.”
Agree in theory. Concerned about who will control the narrative of “US interests” and the advice to Zelensky, perhaps against his and Ukraine’s best interests.
“Putin is essentially asking for the formalization of the status quo ante bellum.”
Jim Robinson posted in that linked thread (post#3): “Full circle.”
The Reuters article:
That should be everyone's goal.