Would this be a tolerable outcome for average Ukrainians?
The average Ukrainian, who has at least a little brain in his head, understands that the war with Russia is suicide, he also understands that neither the US nor NATO will help Ukraine in this case, because everyone saw how the US and NATO .. in different directions .. fled from Afghanistan .. It was clear even from Ukraine that everyone saves .. his ass .. he doesn’t give a damn about the asses of others.
The average Ukrainian wants the war to end, the average Ukrainian, who thinks at least a little, understands with sadness .. that Donbas can no longer be returned for Ukraine .. He flatters himself with illusions, but understands that he is deceiving himself .. He also thought about Crimea in 2014 ... It was sad to tears .. sad from the loss!
I know the government will complain
There are three options for solving this problem:
the first is peacekeepers and complete independence under the patronage of the Russian Federation,
the second is autonomy within Ukraine,
the third is the complete return of Donbas to Ukraine.
The second option is the most acceptable and realistic option for Ukraine - these are the Minsk agreements - then they analyzed everything correctly and made the right decision all together - the most real solution, it is still relevant now! The key point here is - worship any god you like - just do not forget to pay taxes every month to Kiev - to the Ukrainian budget.
The third option is an IMPOSSIBLE option - because Ukraine has already adopted a law on those people who were not in the occupied territory and helped the Russian or illegal government - they will either be deported to Russia, if they want to stay, they will be limited in their rights - they will be like Jews in the Warsaw ghetto. Bro, I'm not kidding you now - it's true! Maybe a little hyperbole, nothing more! And what do you think, Bro, is option number 3 possible, if half of the population there already has Russian passports, they are issued there to whoever wants. If Ukrainian troops come, then these people will have to run to Russia in order not to end up in a ghetto or be deprived of their rights. Therefore, I reject this option a priori. And now the most interesting thing: Zelensky wants the situation to develop .. precisely according to the third scenario.))) HE intentionally wants something that cannot be and will never be, and he understands this very well.
The first option will be implemented if Biden and Putin do not agree, but this will not stop the war, unless it localizes a little .. The hot spot will remain there.