> Russia wants no negotiation that doesn't result in them stealing territory from Ukraine. You can't negotiate with that.
You can negotiate with that, people were and are doing this all the time. The problem is that it very likely would result in just a pause and further (probably worse) conflict later.
> I think there's a solid human rights reason to be involved in the way we are.
The US is literally prolonging the conflict by shoveling guns, “advisors” and intelligence into the fight. It’s nothing but a proxy war, using the Ukrainians as pawns. And the longer it goes on, the more territory Russia will expect/need to keep.
I think there's a solid human rights reason to be involved in the way we are. But even ignoring that, I also think we do have a stake in this.
> The fastest way out of the war is negotiation unfortunately
Russia wants no negotiation that doesn't result in them stealing territory from Ukraine. You can't negotiate with that.