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Ukraine Conflict Will Persist Until Putin's Fall, Warns Ex-Ambassador

1/13/2026

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Former U.S. Ambassador George Kent says the Ukraine war will continue until Vladimir Putin is removed, as Russia seeks more territory.
He criticizes any pressure on Ukraine to concede land, likening it to the 1938 Munich Agreement.
Ukrainian soldiers express skepticism about a ceasefire, indicating the conflict is likely to continue.
Analysts warn that Ukraine's territorial losses could become permanent, echoing precedents of long-term occupation.

History

Historical Context

The Munich Agreement, signed on September 30, 1938, allowed Nazi Germany to annex the Sudetenland from Czechoslovakia, marking a significant failure of appeasement by Britain and France. This act emboldened Hitler's aggression, leading to further territorial expansions. Today, concerns over similar concessions to Russia in Ukraine echo the historical lessons of the Munich Agreement, highlighting the risks of yielding to expansionist powers.

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Story summary

Former U.S. Ambassador George Kent says the Ukraine war will continue until Vladimir Putin is removed, as Russia seeks more territory.
He criticizes any pressure on Ukraine to concede land, likening it to the 1938 Munich Agreement.
Ukrainian soldiers express skepticism about a ceasefire, indicating the conflict is likely to continue.
Analysts warn that Ukraine's territorial losses could become permanent, echoing precedents of long-term occupation.

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