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The Kyiv Independent
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⚡️'May he perish,' — Zelensky voices Ukrainians' wish in his Christmas Eve address. "'May he perish,' each of us may think to ourselves," Zelensky said, referring to Russian President Vladimir Putin. "But when we turn to God, of course, we ask for something greater. We ask for peace for Ukraine."

kyivindependent.com'May he perish,' — Zelensky voices Ukrainians' wish in his Christmas Eve address"'May he perish,' each of us may think to ourselves," Zelensky said, referring to Russian President Vladimir Putin. "But when we turn to God, of course, we ask for something greater. We ask for peace ...

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Capitalist Oppressor
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If Zelensky is able to make a deal that is acceptable to Ukraine, then he is free to do so. All the rest of us can do is be maximally fierce in defense of Ukraine, while following Zelensky’s lead. As to internal Russian affairs, that is a matter for Russia, just as it is in the U.S. and E.U.

Capitalist Oppressor
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If Putin adopted a more neutral stance in such matters, there would certainly be less friction with the west. My view is that Putin should focus more on increasing Russian prosperity and happiness rather than relitigating the results of the last Cold War.

Capitalist Oppressor
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I think the path Putin has set himself on can only be successful in a very narrow range of circumstances. Maybe it was worth trying, but I would suggest he revisit some of the assumptions that underlie his stance.