> IMHO after the Russia-Ukraine war, Russia must pay reparations to rebuild the parts of Ukraine it damaged/destroyed.

Russia is rebuilding territories destroyed during military operation. I live relatively close by, and we already actively travel there by car (as, in fact, Ukrainians do to us). Here, of course, one can argue whether these lands are Ukraine or not, but in fact, as for me, it does not matter now, it is much more important that people reconcile and try to live a peaceful life. The names on the map will always change. Nothing lasts forever.

However, I am against Russia restoring Ukrainian territories. I believe that Ukraine can do everything by itself. They are not disabled, they need to finally become independent. Stop waiting for others to solve their problems. Throughout its short existence, Ukraine has done nothing but hope for others.