Axios Discovers 'Concession' When Russia Takes More Land
Mainstream outlets, like Axios, are now softening the ground for a 'peace deal' that would see Ukraine cede more territory, including parts of Donbas it still controls. The official line, as parroted by Axios, suggests Ukraine is 'likely to lose the territory anyways,' making it a pragmatic choice. This echoes a familiar pattern: framing land grabs as unfortunate but inevitable 'concessions,'
rather than rewards for aggression. This 'new' plan is a replay of historical appeasement, where aggressors are rewarded with more land in exchange for tenuous 'security guarantees.' One might wonder if the 'U.S. security guarantee' will be as robust as those extended to, say, Native American tribes. How many times must land be 'ceded' until 'peace' is achieved (for the aggressor, at least)?