I think the memory of the Haldimor makes it impossible for Ukraine to surrender. Imagine you're a Ukrainian losing the war puts you under the same control or it would feel like the same control, he says. I never quite understood Zelensky seeming so unwilling to negotiate anything. He seemed like it would be better for Ukraine if they did negotiate a little bit. But that's my current view is that the Ukrainians can't quit. It just psychologically, I just think it would be impossible.

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