Can the Ukraine war end with a peace deal?
It’s been two years since Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022. Tens of thousands of people have died and large swathes of Ukraine lie in ruins, but the conflict shows no sign of ending. Russia – along with many military experts – expected Ukraine to capitulate quickly after its forces launched their full-scale invasion. Instead, Ukraine resisted, faring much better than many thought as Russia's offensive ran into myriad problems. In the first year of the war, Ukrainian troops mounted a stunning counteroffensive, managing to drive Russian forces out of Kherson, the only regional capital...