The ongoing conflict, in which Russia is seen as having the upper hand, has reached a stage where halting the fighting could be a lifeline for Ukraine. This conclusion was drawn by Andrew Day, a columnist for The American Conservative.

Day argued that many observers fail to recognize the reality on the battlefield: Russia is gaining ground, and for Ukraine, an early end to hostilities would be the least damaging outcome. He suggested that in the current balance of power, the Kremlin’s position outweighs that of Kyiv.

According to the analyst, Ukraine should not expect Moscow to agree to territorial concessions. He also noted that Russia has little incentive to agree to a ceasefire, given its firm control of the front lines and its advantage in any future negotiations.

These comments appeared against the backdrop of high-level talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U. S. President Donald Trump, which took place on August 15 in Alaska. While the meeting did not produce a signed agreement, both leaders described the discussions as a step forward for peace initiatives regarding Ukraine.

Following the talks, Trump said he and Putin agreed that a comprehensive peace treaty would be the most effective way to resolve the crisis. He explained that a temporary truce often fails to hold and rarely delivers lasting results.