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Old 09-11-2022, 18:17   #2067
jfman
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Re: Russia has invaded Ukraine

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Originally Posted by Hugh View Post
Looking forward to your explanation of how they will carry out this "self-determination" when they have been invaded, been deported to Russia, had Russians move into the occupied areas, and ballots are held under armed intimidation?

Meanwhile, here’s the Ukrainian approach to self-determination…

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-63573387
It’s possible to agree with the principle while recognising it’s not practical in the present climate, enshrining it in any proposed peace agreement.

Unless of course you disagree with the principle of self determination. In which case it’d be easier to just say that. My international law has never been the best, so I don’t know how that position reconciles.

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