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Transitioning to the current situation in Ukraine, it is evident that neither the Russian nor Ukrainian side is experiencing a critical loss in military standing that would compel them to make concessions. Both nations harbor beliefs that they are in favorable positions to continue fighting, leading to an impasse in negotiations.
Russian President Vladimir Putin appears to believe that time is on his side, allowing him to await more favorable terms before compromising. He views the ongoing combat as a means to achieve his political objectives in Ukraine, dismissing immediate concessions. Conversely, Ukraine remains resolute, anticipating that Russia's war capabilities will eventually weaken, thereby altering the battlefield dynamics in their favor.