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This newfound alignment suggests a potential thawing in relations, even if it falls short of providing robust security guarantees that Ukrainians urgently seek. The agreement also exhibits the U.S. commitment to play an active role in the reconstruction of Ukraine, distancing itself from the impression of an impending withdrawal from European matters.
Conclusion: The Ongoing Stalemate
As discussions of peace continue, the dichotomy of wants—Ukrainian independence versus Russian imperial ambitions—establishes a stark stalemate. Ukraine’s military capabilities remain a significant factor in the resistance against Russian advances, but the pressures mounting from the U.S. exacerbate an already tense situation.