Prospects for Peace in Ukraine: Diplomacy, Power, and the Politics of War

More than three years after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the prospect of peace remains elusive. Several rounds of negotiations have taken place — yet none have brought the two sides closer to ending the war. Why have diplomatic efforts failed so far? What obstacles continue to block progress? And how do global and regional powers — from the European Union to the United States — shape the possibilities for peace? In this episode, we explore the diplomatic dynamics of the Russia–Ukraine conflict and consider what a realistic path toward peace might look like in the years ahead. Our guest is Dr. Vassily Klimentov, Senior researcher at the University of Zurich and Visiting professor here at the Geneva Graduate Institute.