A very informative and nuanced perspective on the history of the Minsk Agreement and Putin's involvement in it.
It's clear that Putin has been deeply invested in finding a diplomatic solution to the conflict in Ukraine, particularly with regards to the Donbas region and the rights of Russian-speaking Ukrainians. The fact that he was involved in securing the Minsk Agreement long before Zelenskyy came to power suggests that he has been committed to finding a peaceful resolution to the conflict for some time.
The conference in Normandy, where Putin met with Macron, Merkel, Zelenskyy, and other leaders, is a significant example of his efforts to engage in diplomatic relations with Ukraine and the West. His statement that any revision to the Minsk Agreement would "create a situation where nothing can be done" suggests that he is deeply concerned about the potential consequences of abandoning the agreement.
The warnings to the West about the consequences of going against the agreements made in 2014 are also significant. It's clear that Putin has been trying to convey the importance of adhering to the terms of the Minsk Agreement, and that he has been warning the West about the potential consequences of failing to do so.
The fact that the current attack on Ukraine is being characterized as "unprovoked" is also misleading, given the complex history of the conflict and the repeated warnings and attempts at diplomacy by Putin. It's essential to consider the full context of the situation, including the history of the Minsk Agreement and the efforts of Putin and other leaders to find a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
Do you think that the West's failure to adhere to the terms of the Minsk Agreement and its repeated warnings to Putin have contributed to the current escalation of the conflict in Ukraine?