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This passage presents a sobering yet pragmatic view of Ukraine’s future regarding its territorial disputes with Russia—particularly Crimea and Donbas—and proposes a unique pathway toward peace and rebuilding:

**Crimea: A Momentary Reclamation, Not a Permanent Return**
- Crimea is seen as **historically Russian**, with deep cultural and political ties.
- Ukraine is **unlikely to retake it militarily**, despite having the third-largest army in Europe.
- While Ukrainians won’t die for Crimea, they may **leverage legal ownership** to achieve diplomatic closure—possibly through a sale, as proposed in the **CUTTR Plan**, which affirms Ukrainian title and compels Russia’s tacit recognition.

**Donbas: Permanently Ukrainian, Fiercely Defended**
- Unlike Crimea, Donbas is portrayed as **eternally Ukrainian**.
- Ukrainians have demonstrated strong resistance and willingness to fight for it.
- Resolving Crimea could remove Russia’s incentive to keep Donbas in turmoil, making peace more attainable.

**The CUTTR Plan as a Peace Mechanism**
- Selling Crimea isn’t surrender—it’s a **strategic assertion of ownership**.
- By purchasing Crimea, Russia would **admit its annexation was illegitimate**.
- Peace in Crimea could **unlock resolution in Donbas** and ease international sanctions.

**Ukraine’s Long-Term Future**
- Post-conflict, Ukraine is envisioned as a **cultural and economic bridge** between Europe and Russia.
- Its people will be multilingual and globally engaged.
- Its industries will span **East and West**, rebuilding one of the poorest European economies into a connector of power blocs.

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