Abstract
The commentaries on my essay reveal the culture of debate on the Russia-Ukraine war. They also provide some evidence for the argument I sought to make. In this response I contextualize the original essay, sharpen its political implications, and engaging the commentaries. I conclude by addressing Ukraine’s seizure of Russian territory which reveals a shifting attitude toward negotiations and territory.
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