That's not how peace treaties work, but whatever.
In any case, Russia will not accept that "strong security guarantees" are put in place before such referendum took place. Because they know if you ask the Ukranians once the war has ended and there's a EU-led security force in the territory (also part of the statement), they won't vote in favor of giving Russia the territory.
So I reiterate, they know those two things are non-startes for Russia.
I'd be surprised, if Russia accepted any plan with any content. If they do, it must mean that their economy is in worse shape than we think.
I'd be surprised if they accepted any plan that did't grant them a victory, since they are in a winning position. I'd be surprised if the EU accepted any plan that wasn't a stalemate at most, since it's not EU citizens who are dying on the war.
Well, yeah. Countries don't have friends. 🤷🏻♀️
Every decision is strategic.
