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He emphasizes that human relationships and familial ties—especially considering that one in five Ukrainians has relatives in Russia—are resilient and tend to reassert themselves once conflicts end. History demonstrates that long-standing resentments can diminish over time, and future relations will depend on whether neighboring countries can return to normal, neighborly relations.
Russia's Perspective and Ukraine's Future
The speaker discusses Russia's strategic motivations. Despite current hostilities, Russia aims for a peaceful resolution that acknowledges Ukraine's defeat and loss of territories. Russian President Vladimir Putin has indicated that acknowledging defeat is necessary for a peaceful future, though this remains a contentious stance in Kyiv.