Virtual: Ukraine’s critical choice: Pursue peace or fight on

The Trump administration is pursuing a quick end to the war in Ukraine, but it has so far failed to enact a temporary ceasefire. President Trump has pressured Kyiv to accept his terms or risk losing U.S. support, while exerting less pressure on Moscow to negotiate in good faith. With Russia still making maximalist demands and Ukraine unwilling to surrender, an end to hostilities could be a ways off.

Ukraine faces a stark choice: pursue peace, on President Trump's terms, with U.S. backing at the negotiating table or fight on without critical American military and political support.

What are the current prospects for peace between Russia and Ukraine? Do the Ukrainians have any realistic options other than to accept a U.S.-backed peace plan? Should the U.S. be willing to walk away if the Ukrainians won’t accept a peace deal? Will Europe step in as Ukraine’s main backer if the United States sheds this responsibility?

Join our panel of experts to discuss current events in Ukraine, Europe, and the United States and the prospects for bringing this war to an end.