I can't fathom why there is, what you refer to as 'the blame game'; that is, criticism of Ukraine and especially Zelensky for not warning of the Russian invasion and claims that this 'could have saved lives'. It is commendable that Ukraine is 'mounting a counter offensive' and in response to criticism (possibly), Zelensky is warning Crimean residents of planned destruction of Russian occupied buildings and bases. Talking and appeasement would only work if Ukraine surrendered and accepted annexation. Would countries like France and Germany prefer Ukraine be submissive?
I can't fathom why there is, what you refer to as 'the blame game'; that is, criticism of Ukraine and especially Zelensky for not warning of the Russian invasion and claims that this 'could have saved lives'. It is commendable that Ukraine is 'mounting a counter offensive' and in response to criticism (possibly), Zelensky is warning Crimean residents of planned destruction of Russian occupied buildings and bases. Talking and appeasement would only work if Ukraine surrendered and accepted annexation. Would countries like France and Germany prefer Ukraine be submissive?
Agree completely! Everyone on the planet should be thanking Ukraine for being the pointy edge of the sword against Russian aggression!
That Russia had no intention to negotiate is because Russia believed that Ukraine would, like Crimea, accept defeat with little resistance.
YES!! Crimea is a region of Ukraine which is TEMPORARILY occupied by Russia.