Putin "could declare victory regarding the defense of Donbas, and then order his diplomats to settle into a long negotiation about the borders and political rights of those living in Donbas. Most Russians — elites and the masses — would support him." 1/ THREAD

@libphil_ @McFaul The problem is not that the Ukrainians won't agree, the problem is the fact that Putin obviously counts on the West's refusal to meet Ukraine's full self-defense rights, with no territorial and weaponry limitations. #ActForUkraine #StopPutinNOW

@libphil_ @McFaul And that is NOT a problem.

@libphil_ @McFaul Even non Ukrainians who sympathize with Ukrainians will not agree to this.