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1). If the Ukrainians want to lay down their arms and surrender they can do that. If they want to fight, we should assist them as we best we can within the confines of avoiding a direct conflict with Russia.
2). Yes, the Ukrainians are fighting for all of us. They are fighting for a future as a sovereign nation, and as a market-based democracy, because they know that is the best way of life.
3). What is the alternative? Looking the other way as Putin destroys and enslaves them?
4). How can you be certain that Putin wins? People point to Chechnya or Syria, but this is a very different war on a far larger scale. Putin bet the house, but he doesn't have an endless supply of resources.
5). How far are Ukraine from pushing Russia to the negotiating table? Maybe they manage to score some major reverses in the field. Maybe public opinion in Russia decisively turns against Putin as losses mount and sanctions bite. Maybe there is a palace coup. Maybe Russian forces desert en masse as morale already seems to be low. Maybe China turns against Russia.
I don't think there is anything cynical in hoping the Ukrainians can resist total subjugation.