Sorry man: but with statements of this kind....

Accept and realise that, or it might be better for you to volunteer to serve as Putin's advisor: he's going to like to hear such illusions.

Sorry man: but with statements of this kind.... you simply have no idea about Ukrainians. I do not say I have a lots of clue about them, but at least one thing is sure: they're ready to do much more, and to endure far more, than you can imagine.

Accept and realise that, or it might be better for you to volunteer to serve as Putin's advisor: he's going to like to hear such illusions.