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Here’s how I see it: it doesn’t matter who steps in to settle the mess between Ukraine and Russia. As far as I’m concerned, if someone can get through to Putin and bring some kind of resolution, that’s the key. So far, no one else has been able to pull it off, so why not let the one person who can do it—whoever that is, take a shot at it?

I’m sure a lot of people don’t like the idea of Trump talking to Putin, but that’s the problem. It’s not about liking the person, or agreeing with everything they’ve done. It’s about getting things done. Trump—or whoever—is doing what others couldn’t, and that’s what matters. If he’s able to make some headway and lay the groundwork for peace, then let him finish it. Once he’s worked through what he can, then the real talks can happen, and the people who matter, like the Ukrainian leaders, can take it from there.

But let’s face it: billions have already been spent on a war that, in my mind, never should’ve happened. Money that will never be returned to the countries that gave it. Lives have been lost, entire cities have been destroyed, and historical buildings are gone. You can’t just forget all that. So why not give someone who has a chance of making a difference the space to do it? If it doesn’t work out, fine. We try something else. But the longer we sit and argue about who should or shouldn’t be involved, the longer this nightmare continues.

So I think we/they should focus on the goal: peace. Whoever can help bring that to the table, let them. And if it’s not enough, well, then, we try again, but with a lot less destruction and a lot more urgency to get it right.

Until The Next Time: Keep Your Minds Open & Your Stories Alive! GW