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- The Detrimental Settlement: Russia again keeps the territories, yet the agreement leaves Ukraine perpetually exposed to instability and potential future aggression, effectively rendering it politically submissive to Moscow's influence.
The details of these arrangements are crucial; however, many Western leaders may underestimate the significance of these distinctions. Misguided assumptions about the nature of the conflict could lead to concessions that advantage Russia, potentially culminating in a loss for Ukraine.