Aleksey Venediktov: Compromise always means betrayal of original goals. But the alternative is bombings.
Aleksiej Wieniediktow, former editor of Echo of Moscow, discusses the potential for a ceasefire in the ongoing conflict, citing recent talks in Oslo and Moscow. He reflects on the artificial nature of a specific Russian holiday, created to overshadow the anniversary of the October Revolution, and expresses skepticism about its significance to the Russian people.