Ukraine has proposed to its partners that they work to secure an agreement with Russia that would provide for a cessation of strikes on critical infrastructure.

Ukraine was absolutely correct to target Russian infrastrucutre. If this is remotely true, then this is the first time Russia has been figuratively brought to the table.

Guarantees from Putin and especially those backed by the Trump Syndicate are worth less than used toilet paper. But - let’s go ahead and be optimistic. This would be a de-escalation.

And if Russia breaks it - which they will - they understand that means Ukraine will resume attacking theirs. Russia’s air defense is a shambles and Ukraine’s offensive capabilities are increasing.

Funny how this arises just as the FP-9 domestic ballstic missile program is about to come online.

  • TwinkleToes@lemmy.caOPEnglish
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    6 days ago

    Totally agree. And if this were all a strategy game and you were playing Ukraine’s role, the winning strategy for a lasting peace is to make russia bleed until they literally don’t have the capacity to launch another invasion. Ukraine is winning, bigly, even though the entire affair is horrible.

    And it was inevitable. Russia was ALWAYS going to do this, and the state Ukraine finds itself in now is probably the best realistic scenario 4.5 years on. Trade small slices of land, keep the russian machine bleeding, increase your capabilities while theirs are degrading.