Where, for heaven's sake, did I ever reject the possibility of a negotiated settlement?! On the contrary, I would very much welcome an immediate negotiated settlement.
Of course, some of the minor conditions of such a settlement might not sit well with you, e.g.: Russia immediate withdraws all of its military forces; Russia admits culpability for a "war of aggression;" Russia surrenders Putin to an international war tribunal; etc.
I'll return to my original question at the beginning of this thread: how do you intend to finish what you started?
Again with the false imputations! Putin started this - by suddenly attacking peaceful Ukraine.
Regards,