Appeasement Won't Stop Putin
Briefly

The article discusses the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, emphasizing that conceding territory, like Crimea, does not end wars but shifts their focus. The author reflects on personal experiences during the 2014 annexation of Crimea and the subsequent escalation of violence in eastern Ukraine. Despite international condemnation and sanctions against Russia, diplomatic discussions often pressured Ukraine to negotiate under unfavorable circumstances. The situation illustrates the cycle of aggression Russia perpetuates, prompting concern about the implications of further concessions in achieving peace.
Acceding to Russia doesn't end wars - it moves them.
Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014 marked the beginning of ongoing aggression, leading to further conflicts in eastern Ukraine.
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