Lech Walesa, the anti-communist dissident who founded "Solidarity" and former president of Poland, suggests the need for a revolt of Russian minorities and the dismemberment of the federation: "It must be reduced to a population of less than 50 million"

"But it all goes back to the decision of a government, really one person – President (Vladimir) Putin, to launch this war,” Sullivan told VOA.

Why? Leverage. Until 🇺🇦 has more artillery, 🇷🇺 has more leverage.
Putin won't concede a thing unless he has to. He's played 🇩🇪 & 🇫🇷 well so far. Our arrogance & fear are his greatest weapons.