Having discussed the 'carve-up' of Ukraine a couple of times on FNN, it now appears that the Sky News defence and security analyst, Professor Clarke, has been reading our posts.

Sky News reports:

"The idea of negotiations between two countries, one of whom is not there, is ridiculous."

He continues: "It's what is known in diplomacy as a carve-up.

"Hasn't arrived at that yet, it may not get to that, but that is the road we're on. That's where we're heading."

Sky is a little late to the party as Ukraine has already been carved up by land deals and mineral deals as western interests 'invest' in the future of Ukraine. Even President Trump and the EU have participated in this carve-up so these are top-table diners who insist on the best tidbits.