Peace in Ukraine doesn't ultimately depend on Putin or Zelensky – it's the Ukrainian people who must decide
- Written by William Partlett, Associate Professor, The University of Melbourne

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has now lasted for one year. As overwhelming victory for either side looks unlikely, many are now calling for a negotiated settlement to the war. For instance, China is promising details of a peace plan imminently.
A critical question underlying any negotiated settlement is: how can the demands...