The captured Russian territory and territories under Russian control but not internationally recognized as ceded will only return to Ukraine if Ukraine proves viability as a democratic state with superior institutions, while the Russian-occupied territory will stagnate as an economic basket case.
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Niall FergusonEvidence Quote
“once you've established a that it's extremely expensive to continue the war for Russia B that Ukraine is viable as it stands then I think a negotiation becomes possible”
Source
The World In 2024 With Niall Ferguson: Crisis, Conflict And The New Axis of Evil— Intelligence SquaredCreated: 8/12/2026, 6:15:15 PM
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