There is then the question of Western guaranties for Ukraine. Russia is unlikely to accept any such assurances if they circumscribe its room to maneuver. It can also be expected to try to limit the size and quality of Ukrainian armed forces -- it has fought one war costing lives and would not want to have to repeat the experience.
The true tragedy lies in that war, its destruction, the lives lost, and so many, many more displaced, some to distant countries, and the time and effort that will be required to rebuild the gutted areas. Who will foot the bill?
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