Putin has a somewhat difficult choice. The full conquest of the vast territory of Western Ukraine will be a long drawn-out thing. And even after it is accomplished, the security of conquered lands remain problematic, and a large military presence. Arguably, apart from Blackrock & JP Morgan, NATO may not be too disappointed with a long-term low-grade terrorist campaign undertaken by Azov-types from around Lvov. Stopping at the Dneiper, and installing a neutral and de-militarized regime in Kiev may be a preferable, if equally difficult, outcome. What I wrote above is just speculation of what Trump might propose if he wins. Not necessary that it'll be the resolution to the Ukraine problem. My point being, Trump may end the war, something markedly different than if Harris wins.
You are assuming that the people in Donbas are opposed to Putin when in fact he is there to stop NATO's advance and to aid the Donbas in their fight for independence. It will be interesting to see when Russia Drives Ukraine out of the areas if he allows them their independence. Personally, I think he will as it would be a win win for Russia and the Donbas.
I am aware of that but still the Russian Military is in there and while you and I assume they will leave they are a super power albeit a far more civilized appearing power than what we deal with.
Putin has a somewhat difficult choice. The full conquest of the vast territory of Western Ukraine will be a long drawn-out thing. And even after it is accomplished, the security of conquered lands remain problematic, and a large military presence. Arguably, apart from Blackrock & JP Morgan, NATO may not be too disappointed with a long-term low-grade terrorist campaign undertaken by Azov-types from around Lvov. Stopping at the Dneiper, and installing a neutral and de-militarized regime in Kiev may be a preferable, if equally difficult, outcome. What I wrote above is just speculation of what Trump might propose if he wins. Not necessary that it'll be the resolution to the Ukraine problem. My point being, Trump may end the war, something markedly different than if Harris wins.
You are assuming that the people in Donbas are opposed to Putin when in fact he is there to stop NATO's advance and to aid the Donbas in their fight for independence. It will be interesting to see when Russia Drives Ukraine out of the areas if he allows them their independence. Personally, I think he will as it would be a win win for Russia and the Donbas.
Who is assuming that the people in Donbas are opposed to Putin? Don't see that view expressed anywhere!
My apologies. I misconstrued part of what you were saying.
Peter: the people of the Donbass have already voted to eschew independence in favor of joining the Russian Federation. Happened quite a while ago.
I am aware of that but still the Russian Military is in there and while you and I assume they will leave they are a super power albeit a far more civilized appearing power than what we deal with.