They will have to have France and Germany as part of any discussions as Ukraine has got joining the EU as it's number one priority even above joining NATO which will be a much tougher ask as we know as I suspect that will be part of any caveat that the russians will insert .The ball is in Ukraine's court. He can keep going and set the milestones that allow a reassessment.
The US will back him for at least 2 years as will the UK and Eastern European countries (except Hungry) - the only consideration is whether Russia agree to withdraw to at least Feb 23rd boundaries.
Note: France and Germany are irrelevant as they haven't given Ukraine sufficient military support to get a seat at the top decision table.
Lavrov was lectured by all and sundry in Bali and this is Putin's reply to the world
70+ missiles launched at Ukraine shortly after lavrov's plane took off from Bali, hope the chinese shoot the fucker down.
Well, they’ve got 70 less now.I thought the Russsins were running out of missiles?
If he’s using every last person alive then I think his prospects of winning are even lower than they are presently.