Ukraine should accept territorial losses to end the war

An ongoing armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine that was sparked with Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014 and escalated into a full-scale invasion in February 2022, resulting in widespread casualties, displacement and significant geopolitical consequences for Europe and the world.

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The diplomacy lens matters because this was not only a military pause. It was also a negotiated pause assembled through intermediaries, public statements, and a still-uncertain next phase.

Moscow has expressed willingness in principle to resume technical negotiations with Washington and Kyiv, with Abu Dhabi suggested as a venue in November. The meeting arrangements remain unsettled, alongside deep disagreements about territory and future security guarantees.