The recent peace talks between Russia and Ukraine have highlighted fundamental flaws in the negotiation framework, which lacks a focus on justice and healing. The limited successes, such as minor prisoner exchanges, reveal that urgent, coordinated global action is needed to prevent further escalation. Critics emphasize the importance of a ceasefire and an inclusive diplomatic approach that acknowledges the psychological and social dimensions of the conflict. Instead of viewing the negotiations as a technical problem, a more heartfelt understanding of the parties' traumas and identities is necessary for true reconciliation.
The current negotiation framework is not working; without a focus on justice and healing, there's a risk of entrenching division and escalating violence.
A ceasefire feels out of reach, and comparisons to the Korean Peninsula's frozen armistice highlight the dire consequences of ineffective diplomacy.
Diplomacy must be led without preconditions and involve all parties equally, addressing deeper issues of identity, loss, and justice.
Current negotiations reduce complex conflicts to mere arithmetic, overlooking the essential conversations about accountability and healing necessary for lasting peace.
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