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    The longer this war lasts, more Ukrainians will die and more territory Ukraine will lose. A ceasefire is in Ukraine’s interest.

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      It’s a theoretical argument anyways. Right now the Russians have zero interest in a ceasefire as they are consolidating their territorial gains in the east.

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        Depends. Russia is very close to reaching their publicly stated objective of liberating the Donbass.

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          Which is the same as I wrote? It will take them most likely a few more weeks to consolidate and then there might be an window of opportunity for a ceasefire, but who knows. But definitely not right now.

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            If Russia gets what they publicly stated, then they might be more willing to reach a ceasefire.

            To end this conflict, there has to be a “honourable exit” for both parties involved.

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        2 years ago

        Doesn’t Taiwan claim ownership over the Chinese mainland as well? They see themselves as the legitimate China.

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          As long as Taiwan claims ownership of the mainland, the pro-Taiwan-independence movement is fighting both mainland China and the Taiwanese government. It’s a real dumb move on Taiwan’s part.

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          They don’t threaten to invade or attack other people for even saying the name of mainland china.

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            I mean Taiwan can try to invade the mainland, but I don’t see that as a very promising enterprise. The difference in power is huge.

            But the official Taiwanese position is that they are China, not the mainland.