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The political calculus of peace in Ukraine

Kyiv Independent20 October 2026, 05:57 UTCUkraine

In Ukraine, few words carry as much weight — or as much political risk — as peace.In early October, several prominent Ukrainian politicians publicly called for an end to Russia's war on terms many considered to be closer to the Kremlin's desires. Their proposals differed,

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