Pourquoi la guerre russo-ukrainienne continue-t-elle toujours ?
The Russia Ukraine war persists because neither side has achieved its core objectives, and both maintain sufficient military capacity and external support to continue fighting.
After four years of conflict, territorial control remains contested and negotiation terms remain irreconcilable.
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Military Stalemate with External Reinforcement
Russia continues offensive operations including strikes on critical infrastructure. Recent attacks killed 6 civilians and damaged Kyiv's Northern Bridge, degrading Ukraine's logistics network. Simultaneously, China is deepening military cooperation with Russia through joint exercises like Tsentr 2026, signaling sustained great power support for Moscow's war effort.
Strategic Incompatibility
Ukraine cannot accept Russian territorial gains without surrendering sovereignty claims. Russia demands security guarantees and territorial recognition that Ukraine refuses to grant. This fundamental mismatch, combined with Russia's ability to sustain operations through alternative partnerships and Ukraine's determination to resist, ensures neither party views capitulation as preferable to continued fighting.