A “Frozen Conflict” means active large-scale fighting stops, but there’s no formal peace treaty.

The issues that caused the war remain unresolved, and tensions persist. Korea is a classic example. North and South Korea technically are still at war’. The Ukraine War appears to be heading towards being getting “Frozen” because of some of the prevailing conditions of a near Military stalemate- Neither side is able to decisively win or retake/hold more territory, Political fatigue-Domestic or international pressure leads both sides to stop short of peace, External pressure-Countries like China, Turkey, or Western powers push for a ceasefire and forced De facto borders-Russia may control parts of Ukraine indefinitely (like Crimea or Donbas). A “Frozen Conflict” in Ukraine would typically refer to a situation when active fighting has stopped, but no political resolution has been reached. The territory remains disputed, often with de facto control by Russia, but without international recognition. 

Ukraine may have to live with occupation of parts of its territory with its limited sovereignty and political........

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