Royal United Services Institute (RUSI)

Reflections After Four Years of War in Ukraine | Dr Maryna Vorotnyuk

Dr Maryna Vorotnyuk, an associate fellow at the Royal United Services Institute, delivered a briefing on the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full‑scale invasion, evaluating the current military stalemate and diplomatic avenues for peace. She noted that Ukraine has reclaimed portions of occupied territory but lacks a decisive breakthrough, while Russia shows signs of war fatigue and internal dissent. Vorotnyuk emphasized that any durable settlement must incorporate robust security guarantees, credible enforcement mechanisms, and substantial reconstruction funding. She concluded that a negotiated cease‑fire remains possible only with coordinated Western pressure and a clear roadmap for post‑war recovery.