Part 7/10:
The Question of Negotiations and the Future of the Conflict
One of the core debates centers around the potential for diplomatic negotiations. Advocates argue that providing Ukraine with advanced long-range weapons could serve as leverage to bring Moscow to the negotiating table. Conversely, others warn that such escalations might harden Putin's resolve, making any negotiated settlement less likely and prolonging the conflict.
The Ukrainian leadership insists on the full withdrawal of Russian forces as the only acceptable settlement, a stance that Moscow refuses to entertain. The impasse raises fears that without significant compromises, the fighting could continue indefinitely, with little prospect for peace.