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Ukraine, Russia must focus on ceasefire over peace deal

by Richard Haass April 2, 2025

The war between Russia and Ukraine continues unabated. Neither side is in a position to achieve its stated objectives through military force. But now there is significant diplomatic activity as well. Ukraine has agreed to a 30-day ceasefire, in large part to patch up relations with U.S. President Donald

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Opinion: A year of war and little peace

by Richard Haass December 21, 2023

The advantage historians have over journalists is that the passage of time offers them a perspective not available to those with immediate deadlines. But the year is about to end, which constitutes a firm deadline if the goal is to put 2023 into perspective. “Instant history” may well be an

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Ukraine, Russia must focus on ceasefire over peace deal

Opinion: A year of war and little peace

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