Donbas: Why Russia is trying to encircle Ukraine's east
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-60938544
Interesting read. I'll say now that Western Europe/NATO will be more than willing to give Putin both regions to cease aggression, whether or not Zelenskiy agrees. His support will be tied to what Europe wants (appeasement), not what is best for Ukraine.
Sooner or later they're going to have to suck it up and fight his ass. It's the only proven way to stop a bully. Appeasement just brings them back for more.
“When bad men combine, the good must associate; else they will fall, one by one, an unpitied sacrifice in a contemptible struggle.” Edumnd Burke