Instead, the goal of diplomacy should be to achieve a sovereign, independent Ukraine, anchored in the West, and capable of defending itself. That will likely require difficult compromises with Russia. In this context, proposed concessions on Ukraine’s NATO membership or military size may be regrettable necessities. But asking Ukraine to compromise its front lines would be a grave and potentially irreversible mistake.
As the flurry of diplomatic activity to achieve peace in Ukraine continues, many observers seem to be losing sight of the objective. A fair and just peace would be desirable, but that ship sailed long ago.
As the flurry of diplomatic activity to achieve peace in Ukraine continues, many observers seem to be losing sight of the objective. A fair and just peace would be desirable, but that ship sailed long ago.
Instead, the goal of diplomacy should be to achieve a sovereign, independent Ukraine, anchored in the West, and capable of defending itself. That will likely require difficult compromises with Russia.
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