After three years of war and at least two effective strategic stalemates, it is in both sides’ interests to seek a potential ceasefire agreement followed by some kind of durable compromise agreement, as neither is strong enough to achieve a decisive military victory. It is especially in Ukraine’s interest as Russia has the edge in military manpower and a more robust military production base and reserves compared to Ukraine. Yet, Russia still incurs heavy casualties for only incremental gains and perhaps reflecting this, it is willing – in principle at least – to seek some form of ceasefire, something the Russian leadership has signalled on numerous occasions, and indeed continues to do so.

A ceasefire alone will not be sufficient as it would simply freeze in place the gains Russia has made militarily since February 2022. To be meaningful and sustainable, any cessation of hostilities would need to open the way for a negotiated settlement. Any such resolution would, by definition, necessitate painful compromises on both sides. Yet, it is the only viable option to save lives and stabilise the economies of both countries.

  • @okwhateverdude
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    123 days ago

    Russian prop. Ukraine shouldn’t need to compromise as the victim of aggression. Fuck Putin.

    • JokerOP
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      3 days ago

      Oh man, people never learn from history, do they

      Being the right or the more ethical country in any war has no relation to how powerful the country is.

      You can look up 🇺🇦Ukraine current situation map, 🇷🇺Russia is currently in control of good amount of land.

      The most likely outcome is a compromise between them both.

      Also fuck Putin.