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Roio pointed out that Ukrainian leadership faces stark choices. With dwindling manpower and resources, and the possibility that military aid from the U.S. and its allies might be limited or conditioned, Ukraine must decide whether to pursue ongoing resistance or negotiate a settlement that leaves Crimea with Russia. The Ukrainian leadership, under both internal and external pressure, appears increasingly pragmatic, hinting at potential acceptance of a compromised outcome to prevent further destruction.