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☆ Yσɠƚԋσʂ ☆@lemmy.ml to World News@lemmy.mlEnglish · 11 months ago

One-third of Ukrainians would give up land for peace – but it’s not as simple as that

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One-third of Ukrainians would give up land for peace – but it’s not as simple as that

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☆ Yσɠƚԋσʂ ☆@lemmy.ml to World News@lemmy.mlEnglish · 11 months ago
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All pathways to peace will need to go through Washington and Beijing.
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  • تحريرها كلها ممكن@lemmy.ml
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    One-third isn’t much and losing territory isn’t palatable. There needs to be something better than a forever war, and also better than losing territory. Russia needs guarantees that NATO troops won’t be in Ukraine posing a risk, and Ukraine needs guarantees that Russia won’t expand on its expense. All of that should also consider the self-determination rights of the Russian minority living in Ukraine as well.

    It is not easy, and has gotten harder to resolve.

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    One third is a small minority as political support goes.

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      Not really, especially considering it’s a country with no free media.

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        A critical mass is needed for major political changes.

        For a referendum that’s 50%+1, but for organic political changes I’ve seen, like when my country legalised abortion or gay marriage or stopped The Troubles, you need a broad consensus.

        It’s hard to quantify a broad consensus, but it’s certainly not 2 opponents to each proponent.

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          That’s not true at all https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20190513-it-only-takes-35-of-people-to-change-the-world

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            Ok, your BBC link has persuaded me to do a 180° on my opinion

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