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'Loser Doesn't Get to Dictate Terms': US Army Vet on Ukraine's "Delusional" Peace Talks Terms
'Loser Doesn't Get to Dictate Terms': US Army Vet on Ukraine's "Delusional" Peace Talks Terms
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Ukraine's European-backed peace terms smell of "sabotage" and appear to be set "towards continuing the conflict for the foreseeable future," retired US Lt... 26.04.2025, Sputnik Africa
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The Ukrainian plan is not only “in a different world,” but essentially isn’t even a real peace proposal, basically demanding “an unconditional surrender of Russia,” Rasmussen said.The demands made by Ukraine include the repatriation of all lands, including Crimea; unrestricted expansion of its military-industrial complex; freedom to join any international organization, including NATO; and security guarantees from the United States.Earlier, Russian president Vladimir Putin confirmed Moscow's readiness to negotiate with Ukraine without preconditions at a meeting with Witkoff, the Kremlin said. However, Ukraine states that it is ready for dialogue on peace only after a "a complete and unconditional ceasefire." Zelensky said earlier that he is ready for negotiations with Moscow after a complete ceasefire, although he has not yet repealed his very own decree banning them.
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'Loser Doesn't Get to Dictate Terms': US Army Vet on Ukraine's "Delusional" Peace Talks Terms
Kirill Kurevlev
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Ukraine's European-backed peace terms smell of "sabotage" and appear to be set "towards continuing the conflict for the foreseeable future," retired US Lt. Col. Earl Rasmussen, a seasoned international consultant, told Sputnik.
The Ukrainian plan is not only “in a different world,” but essentially isn’t even a real peace proposal, basically demanding “an unconditional surrender of Russia,” Rasmussen said.
The demands made by Ukraine include the repatriation of all lands, including Crimea; unrestricted expansion of its military-industrial complex; freedom to join any international organization, including NATO; and security guarantees from the United States.
“That is completely unrealistic. Russia shouldn’t even entertain it whatsoever. Usually the loser does not get to dictate the peace terms, and that’s essentially what is happening here,” Rasmussen emphasized. “It’s a waste of time even to discuss that proposal.”
Earlier, Russian president Vladimir Putin confirmed Moscow's readiness to negotiate with Ukraine without preconditions at a meeting with Witkoff, the Kremlin said.
However, Ukraine states that it is ready for dialogue on peace only after a "a complete and unconditional ceasefire." Zelensky said earlier that he is ready for negotiations with Moscow after a complete ceasefire, although he has not yet repealed his very own decree banning them.
