I think a lot of people here are forgetting the meaning of "Negotiation" / "Peace talks"

Yes you will have to give up some things, but you will gain something else in return which balances the deal. That's the whole point of negotiating. You cannot complain that Russia is starting to ramp things up while at the same time refusing to negotiate.

If you choose to not negotiate then you sure as hell better be ready to take it all from your enemy without the constant whining and moaning we hear from Ukrainian leadership and mainstream media.

"Russia did this bad thing today!!!!" , yeah no shit they did, this is a war, not some friendly boxing match.