Hein Goemans
@heingoemans.bsky.social
Galactic Effectuator (obvious Jack Vance aficionado); Professor of Political Science at the University of Rochester. Interests: war and war termination, territorial disputes, why do leaders and why do individuals fight?
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also they mostly aren't "peace talks," they are talks about how to re-open US/Russia business deals
November 26, 2025 at 7:26 PM
also they mostly aren't "peace talks," they are talks about how to re-open US/Russia business deals
The author and anyone who reads this.
November 26, 2025 at 1:57 AM
The author and anyone who reads this.
Yeah, yeah. For G-d's sake try to actually broaden your horizons and read the 5 or 6 modern books on war termination. Just pretty please.
November 26, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Yeah, yeah. For G-d's sake try to actually broaden your horizons and read the 5 or 6 modern books on war termination. Just pretty please.
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More seriously, the fact that Witkoff still thinks that this is just a war about a bit of territory shows he's learned nothing about Putin's aims, and has no interest in learning.
"I know what it’s going to take to get a peace deal done: Donetsk and maybe a land swap somewhere."
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"I know what it’s going to take to get a peace deal done: Donetsk and maybe a land swap somewhere."
🙄
November 25, 2025 at 10:11 PM
More seriously, the fact that Witkoff still thinks that this is just a war about a bit of territory shows he's learned nothing about Putin's aims, and has no interest in learning.
"I know what it’s going to take to get a peace deal done: Donetsk and maybe a land swap somewhere."
🙄
"I know what it’s going to take to get a peace deal done: Donetsk and maybe a land swap somewhere."
🙄
E. Point 5. A mechanism will be created through which parties can submit reports of ceasefire violations, and to investigate ceasefire violations and discuss corrective measures.
November 25, 2025 at 8:25 PM
E. Point 5. A mechanism will be created through which parties can submit reports of ceasefire violations, and to investigate ceasefire violations and discuss corrective measures.
E. Point 3. Both sides immediately enter into negotiations on technical implementation of ceasefire monitoring with the participation of the US and European countries.
E. Point 4. US-led international cease-fire monitoring by partners of Ukraine is introduced.
E. Point 4. US-led international cease-fire monitoring by partners of Ukraine is introduced.
November 25, 2025 at 8:25 PM
E. Point 3. Both sides immediately enter into negotiations on technical implementation of ceasefire monitoring with the participation of the US and European countries.
E. Point 4. US-led international cease-fire monitoring by partners of Ukraine is introduced.
E. Point 4. US-led international cease-fire monitoring by partners of Ukraine is introduced.
E. Point 1. End of the war and arrangements to ensure no repetition, to establish a permanent basis for lasting peace and security.
E. Point 2. Both parties to the conflict commit to a full unconditional ceasefire in the sky, on land and at sea.
E. Point 2. Both parties to the conflict commit to a full unconditional ceasefire in the sky, on land and at sea.
November 25, 2025 at 8:25 PM
E. Point 1. End of the war and arrangements to ensure no repetition, to establish a permanent basis for lasting peace and security.
E. Point 2. Both parties to the conflict commit to a full unconditional ceasefire in the sky, on land and at sea.
E. Point 2. Both parties to the conflict commit to a full unconditional ceasefire in the sky, on land and at sea.
CEASEFIRE FIRST OR LAST
R. Point 28. Once all parties agree to this memorandum, the ceasefire will take effect immediately after both sides retreat to agreed points to begin implementation of the agreement.
R. Point 28. Once all parties agree to this memorandum, the ceasefire will take effect immediately after both sides retreat to agreed points to begin implementation of the agreement.
November 25, 2025 at 8:25 PM
CEASEFIRE FIRST OR LAST
R. Point 28. Once all parties agree to this memorandum, the ceasefire will take effect immediately after both sides retreat to agreed points to begin implementation of the agreement.
R. Point 28. Once all parties agree to this memorandum, the ceasefire will take effect immediately after both sides retreat to agreed points to begin implementation of the agreement.