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The uncertain conclusion to Russia’s war in Ukraine

As Ukraine continues its resistance against Russian aggression, discussions about the potential end of the war have sparked numerous debates throughout the international community. While many are eager for a swift resolution to the conflict, Ukraine has every right to be concerned about how the war will end.

The dialogue between Ukraine and some western partners was complicated in the early stages of the full-scale war. As President Volodymyr Zelenskyy repeatedly emphasized, Ukraine is unwilling to give up any of its territories to achieve peace. He often referred to the moral aspect of the issue, even if some believed that it was not realistic. He stressed that Ukrainians living in the occupied territories are suffering under Russian occupation and enduring torture and human rights abuses.

November 22, 2024 - Sofia Oliinyk - Hot TopicsIssue 6 2024Magazine

Zelenskyy’s commitment to defending Ukraine’s territorial integrity reflects moral responsibility and a strategic necessity to ensure the country’s security and even stability eventually. Any peace proposal that overlooks the fundamental issues of occupation, human rights violations and sovereignty risks perpetuating instability and injustice. Photo: paparazzza / Shutterstock

For many Ukrainians, the defence of their land is deeply tied to their identity, sovereignty and historical experience. Territorial concessions – whether regarding Crimea, the Donbas or other regions – are not merely political bargaining chips; they represent the core of Ukraine’s struggle for survival and self-determination. Furthermore, any future territorial concessions would provide a stark example of a new world order in which borders are determined by power, specifically aggressive power, rather than by international law and agreements. This would pose a significant challenge for any state considered a democracy.

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