Until one side has lost, Russia-Ukraine war continues

Ukrainian military's Grad multiple rocket launcher fires rockets at Russian positions in the frontline near Bakhmut, Donetsk region, Ukraine on November 24, 2022. [AP Photo]

There are increased calls to negotiate solution on the war in Ukraine. From leading scholars and, a number of voices urge the UN and Super Powers to invest in negotiations between Russia and Ukraine to give peace way. According to some reports, the US is warming up to the thought -seriously dangerous idea.

Concerns of nuclear escalation between Russia and NATO drive many to argue for negotiations, and although the impetus is well-intentioned, the suggestion is naive and impractical. In Ukraine, the choice is not between a costly, bloody war and diplomacy.