Ukraine’s Moment of Truth: Accept Terms or Face Collapse?

As May 9, 2025—the historic Russian Victory Day—approaches, the Ukraine-Russia conflict faces a critical juncture. Ukraine’s recent Kursk offensive failed to shift Russian strategy, resulting in severe setbacks for Ukrainian forces. With American aid uncertain under Trump, Ukraine now faces harsh demands: surrendering significant eastern territories, abandoning NATO aspirations, and compensating debts with rare resources.