The window for peace in Ukraine won’t be open forever

Financial Times Saturday 20 June 2026, 04:00 UTC 1 min read

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There is an opportunity to freeze the conflict, but Putin’s fantasy of total victory could get in the way

There is an opportunity to freeze the conflict, but Putin’s fantasy of total victory could get in the way [Image text:] Sudzha SUMY SIA Kyiv UKRA LUHANSK AS

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