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The Telegraph enters acceptance stages of grief: Putin is now in the driving seat. Europe has no realistic alternative plan, nor can it afford to support Ukraine’s continued war. (www.telegraph.co.uk)

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[–] davsc@lemmygrad.ml 22 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

[..] But Ukraine, like Finland after Stalin’s attempted invasion of 1939-40, remains an independent and viable state. The loss of 20 per cent of its territory is painful but not fatal.

This reads more like bargaining to me. Also the Winter War comparison might fit surprisingly well, if we ignore the Telegraph's interpretation.

[–] yogthos@lemmygrad.ml 19 points 3 weeks ago

It kind of acknowledges reality in the first half where it plainly states that Russia is winning on the ground, that sanctions won't break Russian economy, and that the winner will dictate terms. But then it has to pour copium on the second part because you still can't just state the truth without any qualifiers.

[–] cwtshycwtsh@lemmygrad.ml 18 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Can’t wait the defeat of Ukraine to be labelled as a "defensive victory".

[–] Darkcommie@lemmygrad.ml 10 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

Im left wondering what the average Ukrainian will think of the eu after being essentially left to die