Again, I disagree.
The narrative and reports coming out of Ukraine are not from the citizenry and refugees. It’s from our State department and the MSM. Despite the “reported” advances and success of the Ukrainians, I suspect the average citizen is ready for this war to end and if they discover there was a chance to negotiate an end to it but Zelensky refused and decided to continue to the detriment of the civilians, he will end up like Ceausescu.
Fine. If you wish to believe the average Ukrainian is willing to give up part of their country to a dictator who tried to take ALL of their country then you are welcome to do so.
Myself, I doubt that the average Ukrainian trusts Putin to negotiate a peace and not come back later to get more.
The man is a proven liar (little green men, just an exercise, etc.) Only a fool would trust him.