The Russo-Ukrainian War Is Ending But Will Happen To Ukraine

It seems that soon negotiation about a peace treaty in the Ukrainian war will start between Trump and Putin so let's see what this means for Ukraine.
At this point, we’ve all accepted that Putin has zero intention of backing down from Ukraine. The war is dragging on, Russia is hammering Ukrainian cities with missiles and drones, and civilians are paying the ultimate price. The big question now isn’t just how Ukraine survives—but what life actually looks like under Russian occupation.

Bombs, Drones, and Daily Destruction

For over a year, Moscow has been pounding Ukrainian territory with relentless attacks. Power grids? Targeted. Civilian homes? Flattened. Hospitals? Not even off-limits. And if you think this is just about military strategy, think again. This is about breaking Ukraine’s spirit. The idea is simple: if you can’t take a country quickly, make life so miserable that people either flee or surrender.

But let’s be real—Ukraine isn’t giving up. If anything, every attack just fuels more resistance. Russia thought they’d be rolling tanks into Kyiv within a week, and here we are, years later, with Ukrainian forces still holding the line and even taking back occupied land piece by piece.

Life Under Russian Rule

So what happens when Russian forces actually manage to hold territory? Well, if history is any indication (hello, Crimea and Donbas), life gets tough. We’re talking about strict crackdowns, forced disappearances, propaganda flooding the airwaves, and an economy that tanks overnight. Businesses shut down, Russian-installed officials take over, and suddenly, speaking Ukrainian gets you labeled a “threat.”

Take Mariupol, for example. Before the war, it was a thriving Ukrainian port city. Now? It’s practically unrecognizable, with whole neighborhoods wiped off the map and survivors living in ruins. And here’s the kicker—Russia parades these occupied cities as proof of their “liberation,” while the people left behind struggle to find food, medical care, or even basic rights.

Who’s Really Winning Here?

Of course, this war isn’t just about Ukraine. The whole world is watching, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. The West keeps pouring billions into military aid, while Russia is doubling down on its authoritarian playbook, betting that Ukraine—and its allies—will eventually run out of steam.

The problem? Wars are expensive, and Ukraine isn’t the only one feeling the economic strain. Sanctions have put a dent in Russia’s economy, sure, but let’s not pretend Putin is losing sleep over it. He’s got China, Iran, and North Korea keeping the war machine running. Meanwhile, Western leaders are struggling to keep their own economies stable while justifying why their taxpayers are still funding a war with no end in sight.

How Does This End?

So, what’s the endgame here? Best case scenario: Ukraine, with Western backing, pushes Russian forces out entirely. Worst case? The war drags on for years, with Ukraine stuck in a brutal cycle of destruction and rebuilding, while Russia tightens its grip on occupied regions.

But here’s the truth—Putin had the upper hand from the start. Yes, Ukrainians put up a hell of a fight, and the pain and damage they inflicted on Russia are significant, both economically and in terms of its global image. But the war has only been able to continue because the U.S. backs Ukraine, and Trump wants to stop funding it. This was clear before the elections, and now that he is president, that’s exactly what he aims to do with the peace negotiations set to begin in the coming weeks.

The problem? He wants to end it so badly that he’s going to sit at the negotiating table at a disadvantage. And if history has taught us anything, it’s that when a ruler with expansionist ambitions wins, he doesn’t stop—he wants more. Remember Hitler after the annexation of Austria and the attack in the Rhineland? Or Putin after the annexation of Crimea and the invasion of Georgia?

One thing’s for sure: Ukraine isn’t just fighting for its land. It’s fighting for survival, identity, and a future free from Russian control. But at this point, they can’t do much because their fate will be decided in a room where no Ukrainian will be present.

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