Europe, outside of Russia is miles, miles more powerful than Russia. But we do need time for Germany to re-weaponise (scary thought). What would be scary is if countries like Türkiye turned towards Russia as an ally, as they have a mixed relationship but lots of cooperation.

This deal feels wrong but Russia have the leverage. It feels like they would take the whole of Ukraine in 5-10 years and thats with hefty support from the US and Europe. They were never accepting a deal for peace without serious concessions and the US wont fund an endless war.

Maybe the orange nonce is onto something. Maybe he is just crooked. Probably both.