The Unthinkable Option: Make Today’s Ukraine Map Lines Permanent?
The Unthinkable Option: Make Today’s Ukraine Map Lines Permanent?  
Podcast: The Smerconish Podcast
Published On: Tue Oct 21 2025
Description: A brutal poll question at Smerconish.com today: Should the Russia–Ukraine conflict be settled by accepting the current front lines as permanent? Michael breaks down why this option—awful for Ukraine—might still be the only “practical” endgame if the alternatives are endless attrition or dangerous escalation. Listen in for the case for a territorial “freeze” vs. the risks of arming Ukraine with long-range missiles and more. Please rate and review this podcast, thanks for listening! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.