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William Partlett, Associate Professor, The University of Melbourne

Peace in Ukraine doesn't ultimately depend on Putin or Zelensky – it's the Ukrainian people who must decide

Emilio Morenatti/AP

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has now lasted for one year. As overwhelming victory for either side looks unlikely, many are now calling for a negotiated settlement to the war. For instance, China is promising details of a peace plan imminently.

A critical question underlying any negotiated settlement is: how can the demands on both sides be balanced to achieve a stable, durable peace?

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