UK Defense Secretary - 'Russia should be forced out of the entire country' of Ukraine

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UK military aid to Ukraine could rise to £500m, MPs told

The objective of British military support should be to help ensure Ukraine “gets to chose where it wishes to settle for peace”, Wallace said, but he added that in his view Russia should be forced out of the entire country, back to its pre-2014 border.

“I want Putin not only beyond the pre-February boundaries. He invaded Crimea illegally, he invaded Donetsk illegally and he should comply with international law and in the long run leave Ukraine,” Wallace said

https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2022/apr/25/uk-military-aid-to-ukraine-could-rise-to-500m-mps-told

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1. I like that

Much better than what we’ve been saying frankly.

“He’ll never have all of Ukraine,” eg.

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2. Putin tore up the Minsk Accords

There is nothing to stop Ukraine from reclaiming all of the Dombas.

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3. I remember years ago

wondering why the pro-Russia separatists in Donbas didn't just get up and move to Russia if they wanted to live in Putin's kleptocratic police state. Rather than selfishly trying to alter the national borders of Ukraine--likely with Kremlin direction and support. Russia certainly has more than enough room for them. Putin could have even afforded to give them some land and helped with moving expenses in exchange for their loyalty.

What a waste.

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4. Just like Iraq was forced out of Kuwait in the first gulf war. nt

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