That’s exactly the point. It’s understandable that people want an end to the war. And now they are willing to give concessions. But Putin still wants political control over Ukraine. One way or another. Ukrainians may be willing to give up territory, but that won’t be enough for Putin. If anything the change in ukranian attitude will embolden him. So I don’t see much room for negotiations.

For Vietnam a bad deal is probably better than no deal. But also, don’t believe anything Trump says.

No they won’t. Dems and Reps work for the same people (and it’s not the voters). That’s why the Dems aren’t resisting. Their bosses have decided to go autocratic.