While the recent US elections were about the Palestinian genocide, many batted their eyes on what the US administration would do differently about the Russia-Ukraine war. The war that broke out in February 2022 is believed to come to an end finally. While this optimism has exponentially risen regarding the war, the complexities along with President Volodymyr Zelensky’s “victory plan” have made resolution rather arduous.

The diplomatic challenges have complicated the conflict as the peace efforts have faced several hurdles. Both sides have their respective demands and narratives that are causing the ground to remain war-trodden. Ukraine on one hand is deeming to reclaim all the territories including Crimea while Russia stands potently on the claimed territories. This leaves little room for dialogue between the two international entities. Even though Russian President Vladimir Putin has openly stated that the situation is “changing dramatically” in the Russia-Ukraine war, for many, however, this change is not very pleasant. With the death toll rising to millions, the war is becoming a focal point of discussion and many are........

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