“You’re assuming Putin could be trusted not to break any treaty he signs, and would be satisfied with 2 provinces.”
I assume nothing. Peace treaties have always occurred, and most of the time it is like dealing with the devil.
“Putin just demanded 4 provinces in his “peace” proposal and Ukraine neutrality.”
That is called horse trading, negotiations, exaggerating what you claim you want to get what you really want.
Have you ever wondered why their is no clamour for a peace deal in that war like there is between Israel and Hamas?
I assume nothing. Peace treaties have always occurred, and most of the time it is like dealing with the devil.
Right, which is why Finland dropped its treaties with Russia, negating 50 years of neutrality and joined NATO. They realized treaties with Putin/Russia were worthless.