Episode 4: Why Ukraine Should Give Up Its Land

Gregory On Politics

Should Ukraine Cede Territory for Peace? A Realist Perspective on the Ukraine-Russia Conflict Featuring Putin, Zelensky & Global Politics

Welcome! I’m Gregory, a PhD candidate in international affairs, and today, we’re tackling one of the most challenging questions in modern geopolitics: Should Ukraine, under President Zelensky’s leadership, consider ceding some of its territories to achieve peace with Russia? Using a realist perspective, I’ll explore why practical, strategic decisions—often rooted in historical precedents—could offer Ukraine a pathway to a more stable future.

In this video, we’ll analyze:

• Realpolitik in International Politics: How leaders like Putin and Zelensky navigate power struggles, survival, and shifting alliances.
• Lessons from History: Revisiting treaties like the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk and peace strategies from the Winter War to understand Ukraine’s options.
• The Modern Geopolitical Landscape: How dwindling Western support, NATO’s limits, and the influence of figures like Trump in U.S. foreign policy impact Ukraine’s strategy.
• What History Teaches Us About Peace Deals: Examining situations where territorial concessions secured stability and how that applies to today’s conflicts.

This video is a deep dive into international politics, geopolitical analysis, and the decision-making pressures on leaders like Putin and Zelensky. These insights might challenge popular views, but they’re grounded in objective analysis of Ukraine’s situation and the global stakes involved.

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