A Solution to the Ukraine/Russian War! Consider!

   

There is a quick and sure solution to the Ukraine/Russian war situation IMO. We need to honor select principles that seem FAIR for all the countries involved. If this done with a mindset of fairness for everyone, then I think a resolution to this conflict could happen quickly and peacefully. What are the KEY principles which I would suggest as core:

1. We need to considered the SECURITY interests of Russia and the Russian Federation as a priori interests which need to be balanced with the similar interests of NATO. Both NATO and the Russian Federation need to be treated equally as to their SECURITY interests. Both entities live with a military alliance which threatens the other. A demilitarization of both alliances should be considered to change this situation. Demilitarization would be positive for all the people (and our World).
2. We need to let the people within the annexed territories decide which side they prefer to live under. This referendum (after a period of education) needs to be monitored (fairly and justly) by an independent group. It is essential that the people living in the annexed territories make the final decision on issues of their loyalty and their desires for governance. The international community would honor the VOICE and VOTE of the people in these territories (if this is done fairly and by some independent body). As of today, it appears that the territories are designed (mostly) by the idea that the people must choose who they desire to govern their territory.
3. We need to honor the voice of the people living in Ukraine (after the above referendum is complete) on the issue of being a NEUTRAL nation (no affiliations with either NATO or the Russian Federation) or being a full NATO nation with the consequences that this would mean for the Russian people. This referendum could not be valid without a full understanding (by the Ukrainian people) of the consequences of joining a Military Alliance (such as NATO) which threatens another nation's Security interests. The benefits of a NEUTRAL Ukraine (after these referendums have been accomplished) would need to be understood so as to prevent a future conflict. Economic and Political aid from the international community would flow in abundance IMO if Ukraine were a NEUTRAL (non-affiliated) nation. The idea of neutrality would promote a peaceful community for all these people.
4. Both military alliances (NATO and RUSSIAN) should be encouraged to demilitarize and seek a peaceful co-existence (with the people's interests as the final voice in this effort to demilitarize). My sense is that any referendum to demilitarize the various territories would result in a positive vote from the people. Over time, all the territories could be made to be interdependent and peaceful.
5. A peace proposal which honors the wishes of the majority who must live under this arrangement would be viable and positive IMO. The current WAR would cease as these negotiations ensue. The advantages of living in community would be promoted as the best alternative for continuing peace, security, and happiness. Disbanding all military alliances would reveal the benefits which would accrue to the people. My sense is that this option would be voted on as a GIVEN if the people could vote on these issues.

Conclusion: The current war in Ukraine and Russia is seriously detrimental to all nations on planet Earth. As of today, our leaders are promoting a World War III with their actions. The idea that NATO will win and solve the issues is not viable IMO. The idea that Russia will win and solve the issues is also not viable. We need to STOP the fighting and killing and start a PROCESS of negotiation. This could happen immediately if a FEW key leaders AGREE on this option.

Wiser heads will surface once the fighting and killing stops. Both Putin and Zelenskyy need to stop this war (immediately/now) and agree that negotiation is BETTER than killing innocents. Killing is a negative human action which can not lead to PEACE. Winning via destruction is not possible in today's global world. The mindset of Biden and the WEST needs to change from the idea of WINNING (impossible in an age of nuclear weapons) to peaceful NEGOTIATION (possible as talks bring in wiser heads).

A marketing effort needs to be advanced (right now/immediately) so that a peaceful PROCESS can commence. Select groups and individuals can advance this idea with their internet communications (Now). We could bring this WAR to an END immediately, IF the key LEADERS (Biden, Zelenskyy, Putin, Xi, etc.) agree on the need for a PEACEFUL process of negotiation. Both the WEST and the EAST could advance this PROCESS if a group of thinkers agrees that this is a BETTER option to continuing WAR.

As of today, this WAR is leading to some type of major killing field. Will Ukraine take Crimea by force and will Russia then bomb Kiev? This is what I think could happen if the mindset of our leaders does not change SOON. Russia can not allow its nation to lose Sovereignty over its security interests. Ukraine can not continue its Freedom campaign if its DECISION CENTERS are bombed and destroyed. The WAR has reached a level where decision centers are the NEXT targets for the Russian military. I sense that this destruction will happen (SOON) if some effort is not made to deescalate this WAR.

It is in the interest of both the WEST and the EAST to start a peaceful NEGOTIATION process (immediately). The 8 billion people on this planet would also benefit from this PROCESS. Can killing millions (even billions) of people be a viable SOLUTION to PEACE? Is this WINNING? Who wins when our planet is destroyed by NUCLEAR warfare? It's INSANITY 101 in my view. Now is the time to START a marketing campaign which promotes a peaceful NEGOTIATION process. Get the message out to your friends and associates. A positive outcome could emerge! Continuing the killing is INSANITY. That is my viewpoint. Think for yourself!

I am: Donald B. Swenson, Economist/Philosopher, donaldswenson.blogspot.com

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