Russia-Ukraine; will there finally be peace?

 In the past week, there have been multiple attempts at peace in the Russia-Ukraine war. Trump and the EU dial the phone, and Putin never picks up; that is just how it's been (metaphorically, of course). “All of us here, together with the US, are calling Putin out. If he’s serious about peace, then he has a chance to show it now,” says the UK prime minister on May 10th in Kyiv.


Putin seems to be declining the EU's calls, too. He demands talks in Istanbul instead. Of course, they all seem rather vague. Is Ukraine any closer to peace?


The largest prisoner exchange  spanning this war was initiated just yesterday ( May 24th) with contributions from both sides. But does that mean peace?


Zelensky is now condemning any negotiations made without Ukraine's participation, particularly the US-Russia talks that excluded Kyiv. The EU is also proposing unconditional ceasefires, but it just seems to dial the wrong number there, as calls never seem to be returned. Istanbul seems to be the only viable option. Emmanuel Macron seems to be making efforts, too.


The Weimar+ group emerged in February 2025 to present a cohesive European front in peace efforts. It originally consisted of France, Poland and Germany ( the Weimar Triangle), and now consists of The United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, and the European Commission ( The Weimar+ group). This setup was an effort to represent Europe as a whole in the Russia-Ukraine peace talks.


 The "Coalition of the Willing" (led by the United Kingdom and France) was created to support peace talks with Russia and guarantee Ukraine's security. In addition to Turkey, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, this coalition comprises several European countries.


So, to address the big question, Ukraine's peace seems to be uncertain. This conflict involves big territorial struggles and some small party-big party (multiparty) negotiations. All that is empirical is the effort, not the resolution. At this very moment, in which this text is frozen, all we can do is pray and hope for peace. Both countries need a cinch, and we hope these peace talks can provide one.

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