25 Jan 2023 3:27 pm
Mrkelly » 25 Jan 2023, 3:21 pm » wrote: ↑ I know all that
did you go to that link? People are prosecuted for observing the referendums in the east
The problem with those referendums is that they are not internationally recognized. Putin decided to call for a referendum in a war zone to entrench his foothold into those regions. Global partners, including Russia, would probably be required for an international recognition of the provinces as part of Russia or independent states in accordance with international law. That's the issue that I'm offering. Should Ukraine keep all its pre war internationally recognized boundaries or perhaps recognize the Donbas provinces as part of Russia proper.
Nothing is easier than defending the status quo.