Ukraine: The Latest Revealed: Ukraine told to accept ‘cash-for-land’ deal with Putin
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Nov 20, 2025 Dr. Oleksandr Shulga, Head of the Institute for Conflict Studies and Analysis of Russia, shares insights on Russian public attitudes towards the war. He reveals that while many Russians morally accept the conflict, their enthusiasm wanes, especially among youth resistant to more mobilization. Economic struggles are reshaping priorities, leading to declining support and a sense of apathy. The Kremlin's tactics evolve as they use fear and nationalism to manage public opinion. The discussion highlights a significant disconnect between governmental narratives and the sentiments of ordinary Russians.
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Leaked Plan Risks Rewarding Aggression
- A leaked 28-point US plan would force Ukraine to lease Donbass, cut its army, and ban long-range missiles.
- The proposal risks rewarding Russian aggression and sidelining Ukrainians and Europeans in negotiations.
Europe Must Be At The Table
- European diplomats call the leak a Kremlin tactic to manufacture momentum for an unacceptable deal.
- France and the EU insist any settlement must include Ukrainians and Europeans at the table.
Real-Estate Logic Won't Solve War
- Dominic Nicholls likens the proposal to a New York real-estate 'cash-for-land' mindset pushed by non-diplomats.
- He warns such thinking misunderstands geopolitics and risks undermining Western credibility.