Is talking appeasement? I hope it works. The US has negotiated with bad dudes in the past to save lives and end conflicts. Its wild to have lived through times where many were decrying the refusal to have open talks by republican leaders and hear those same people criticize seeking to end this war.

Honestly. My position is that this is not the business of the US. But, the reality is that the US is all mixed up in it due to its control of NATO. The idea that Putin is in the power position is utterly foolish. He obviously has leverage but he's surrounded by NATO nations with US funded installations.

This situation didn't happen overnight. It took decades to set up. Many mistakes have been made. I just hope that saner heads prevail and the conflict is resolved. This endless stalemate stuff is utterly foolish and irresponsible.