Thread by @terjehelland

🇺🇦 With ongoing discussions and even suggestions about conceding territory to Russia for peace, it’s crucial to revisit the historical lessons from the Munich Agreement of 1938.
🧵Let's explore the parallels and implications for Ukraine.#Ukraine #Russia #History 🇷🇺📜
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The Munich Agreement allowed Nazi Germany to annex the Sudetenland from Czechoslovakia in an attempt to avoid war. British PM Neville Chamberlain believed this concession would secure peace. 🇩🇪🇬🇧🕊️
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Chamberlain's declaration of "peace for our time" is now infamous. Rather than securing peace, the Munich Agreement emboldened Hitler, leading to further aggression and eventually World War II.
In this context, Putin can be seen as a modern-day Hitler.
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The reason is that if we fast forward to today, some argue that ceding parts of Donbas, Luhansk, and Crimea to Russia could bring peace to Ukraine, Europe, and the world. This logic echoes the appeasement policies of the 1930s.
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Since 2014, Russia has occupied Crimea and parts of Donbas, initially under the guise of "separatist" movements. Despite international condemnation, Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022 has further escalated the situation. 🇷🇺🏴
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Arguments for conceding territory suggest it could stabilize the region and prevent further conflict. However, this approach is fraught with significant risks.
Putin is not to be trusted, and Russia will not stop if they succeed in gaining territory in Ukraine.
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Firstly, conceding territory encourages aggression. Ceding territory to Russia would be seen as rewarding their aggressive actions, almost certainly encouraging further territorial ambitions for decades to come.
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Secondly, it violates Ukrainian sovereignty. Ukraine's territorial integrity is protected under international law, and any concessions would undermine this principle. ⚖️🇺🇦
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Thirdly, it sets a dangerous precedent. Allowing Russia to keep occupied territories suggests that territorial gains through force are acceptable, undermining the post-WWII international order.

The lessons from the Munich Agreement show that appeasement can have dire consequences. It emboldens aggressors and leads to larger conflicts, as seen with Nazi Germany.
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Russia must be resisted militarily to ensure long-term peace. That is the only long-term solution. The Ukrainian Armed Forces, supported by the West, have shown resilience and capability.
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Diplomatic efforts remain crucial but should be conducted from a position of strength. Sanctions, international isolation, and military support for Ukraine are key strategies.
Russia needs to be pushed out of all of Ukraine before talks can commence.
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Sustained international support for Ukraine, both militarily and economically, is essential. This ensures that any negotiations do not result in harmful concessions.
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Conceding territory to Russia undermines the principles of international law and sovereignty that protect all nations. It sets a precedent that territorial conquest is permissible.
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We must remember the dangers of appeasement. The Munich Agreement is a stark reminder that yielding to an aggressor's demands can lead to greater conflict and instability.🕊️
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In Ukraine, maintaining a firm stance against territorial concessions is crucial. Supporting military resistance and pursuing diplomatic solutions from a position of strength are key. 🇺🇦💪
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The international community's role in upholding these principles is vital. Sustained support and pressure on Russia are necessary to achieve a just and lasting peace.
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The Munich Agreement teaches us that peace cannot be achieved through appeasement. History shows that concessions often embolden aggressors.
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In the context of Ukraine, a firm stance against territorial concessions, bolstered defenses, and strong diplomatic efforts are essential strategies.
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The international community must stand united in support of Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity to prevent future Russian aggression and ensure global stability.
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By learning from history, we can avoid repeating past mistakes and ensure a stable and secure future for Ukraine and the international community.
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The fight for Ukraine's territorial integrity is not just about Ukraine. It's about upholding the principles of international law and preventing the normalization of territorial conquest.
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We must remain vigilant and steadfast in our support for Ukraine, recognizing that appeasement is not a path to peace, but a dangerous concession to aggression.
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This issue is also relevant for Georgia, which must never accept Russian control over South Ossetia and Abkhazia. Sovereignty and territorial integrity are principles that must be upheld. 🇬🇪🚫
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