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Rom 12:17-19 Don't mistreat someone who has mistreated you. But try to earn the respect of others, and do your best to live at peace with everyone. Dear friends, don't try to get even. Let God take revenge.
It is not too late for peace. We should be pushing for a peaceful resolution. How to do that is not always clear or easy to see in the midst of conflict.
More recent idea:
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Proposed Peace Plan
This is a proposed peace plan to potentially bring an end to tensions in the Ukraine region. Obviously, it needs the support of both parties, so I am presenting it to both.
The plan is a simple two-step plan that I hope will satisfy both nations.
Problem
Russia
Russia has stated in the media that it has “security concerns” (a) in Ukraine, and that the war is an effort to demilitarize Ukraine (b), that it does not seek to occupy the region. I believe this “security concern” has been fueled by military investment by Western Nations (c) in Ukraine. There may be other grievances.
Ukraine
Ukraine also has security concerns, and now the war in the region. In particular their constant struggle with Russian Separatists in the East (d). Ukraine may have other grievances.
Proposed Peace Solution
Ukraine is to demilitarize on its own accord in accord with demand (b). It is not to receive arms or military aid from Western Nations in response to point (c).
Ukraine is to maintain its current governance and laws.
Russia is not to support financing or other activities toward the Russian Separatists in the region. Russia must cease to support the Separatists in line with grievance (d). To enforce this treaty, International Peace Keepers must be sent to Eastern Ukraine, financed by money that would normally be spent on military equipment by Ukraine, and its Western allies. These peacekeepers will be responsible for maintaining peace in the region. The force must be from nations approved by both Russia and the West, i.e. not US bases.
Russia is to leave Ukraine immediately, and cease it war.
Old Idea
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However, this is my opinion. It is my belief that the only way to end the conflict is to temporarily surrender the region of Ukraine, to not fight for it militarily, but rather through diplomacy. Why do I say this, this is primarily a humanitarian issue. War is raging and taking lives. The fact is that every moment the war continues more lives are lost, more people maimed, more families with lost ones separated and lost. Jesus made a comment, in the Bible.
Luke 14:31-32 What will a king do if he has only ten thousand soldiers to defend himself against a king who is about to attack him with twenty thousand soldiers? Before he goes out to battle, won't he first sit down and decide if he can win? If he thinks he won't be able to defend himself, he will send messengers and ask for peace while the other king is still a long way off.
The above verse, show us what wisdom is. When a battle is a losing one, or one that is likely to be lost, a wise king will send a peace delegation, to protect his own life and that of his people. What is it that we are up against? What are we losing? A humanitarian tragedy for Ukraine, and if it continues war that spills over to become a Global Conflict.
What will pacify this? I would suggest that giving into Putin’s demands for the short term would pacify his need for war. We as the West need to assure Putin that don’t have his nation as a target. Unfortunately, that means convincing Ukraine to give in to Russia, so that we can return to the negotiating table. A negotiation on behalf of Ukraine.
I know many would hate this idea. Giving up the apple to the bully, while we fetch the teacher, may be better, than beating each other up over it. Who is the teacher, the international community, the apple Ukraine.
But right now Ukrainians die. While we squabble. At least preserve them from death, while we seek a diplomatic solution.
I have been thinking that rather than a full-blown surrender. That Ukraine demilitarises itself, in line with Putin’s demands. That Ukraine has no military but maintains its government. And that international peacekeeping forces (approved by Russia so they do not feel threatened) be deployed into Eastern Ukraine to prevent rebel elements from harassing the legitimate government of Ukraine. Under these conditions, Russia must withdraw from Ukraine.
It is not too late for peace. We should be pushing for a peaceful resolution. How to do that is not always clear or easy to see in the midst of conflict.
More recent idea:
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Proposed Peace Plan
This is a proposed peace plan to potentially bring an end to tensions in the Ukraine region. Obviously, it needs the support of both parties, so I am presenting it to both.
The plan is a simple two-step plan that I hope will satisfy both nations.
Problem
Russia
Russia has stated in the media that it has “security concerns” (a) in Ukraine, and that the war is an effort to demilitarize Ukraine (b), that it does not seek to occupy the region. I believe this “security concern” has been fueled by military investment by Western Nations (c) in Ukraine. There may be other grievances.
Ukraine
Ukraine also has security concerns, and now the war in the region. In particular their constant struggle with Russian Separatists in the East (d). Ukraine may have other grievances.
Proposed Peace Solution
Ukraine is to demilitarize on its own accord in accord with demand (b). It is not to receive arms or military aid from Western Nations in response to point (c).
Ukraine is to maintain its current governance and laws.
Russia is not to support financing or other activities toward the Russian Separatists in the region. Russia must cease to support the Separatists in line with grievance (d). To enforce this treaty, International Peace Keepers must be sent to Eastern Ukraine, financed by money that would normally be spent on military equipment by Ukraine, and its Western allies. These peacekeepers will be responsible for maintaining peace in the region. The force must be from nations approved by both Russia and the West, i.e. not US bases.
Russia is to leave Ukraine immediately, and cease it war.
Old Idea
=====
However, this is my opinion. It is my belief that the only way to end the conflict is to temporarily surrender the region of Ukraine, to not fight for it militarily, but rather through diplomacy. Why do I say this, this is primarily a humanitarian issue. War is raging and taking lives. The fact is that every moment the war continues more lives are lost, more people maimed, more families with lost ones separated and lost. Jesus made a comment, in the Bible.
Luke 14:31-32 What will a king do if he has only ten thousand soldiers to defend himself against a king who is about to attack him with twenty thousand soldiers? Before he goes out to battle, won't he first sit down and decide if he can win? If he thinks he won't be able to defend himself, he will send messengers and ask for peace while the other king is still a long way off.
The above verse, show us what wisdom is. When a battle is a losing one, or one that is likely to be lost, a wise king will send a peace delegation, to protect his own life and that of his people. What is it that we are up against? What are we losing? A humanitarian tragedy for Ukraine, and if it continues war that spills over to become a Global Conflict.
What will pacify this? I would suggest that giving into Putin’s demands for the short term would pacify his need for war. We as the West need to assure Putin that don’t have his nation as a target. Unfortunately, that means convincing Ukraine to give in to Russia, so that we can return to the negotiating table. A negotiation on behalf of Ukraine.
I know many would hate this idea. Giving up the apple to the bully, while we fetch the teacher, may be better, than beating each other up over it. Who is the teacher, the international community, the apple Ukraine.
But right now Ukrainians die. While we squabble. At least preserve them from death, while we seek a diplomatic solution.
I have been thinking that rather than a full-blown surrender. That Ukraine demilitarises itself, in line with Putin’s demands. That Ukraine has no military but maintains its government. And that international peacekeeping forces (approved by Russia so they do not feel threatened) be deployed into Eastern Ukraine to prevent rebel elements from harassing the legitimate government of Ukraine. Under these conditions, Russia must withdraw from Ukraine.
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