Why Putin Resists Peace in Ukraine

 When the conflict in Ukraine started, many people thought it would end quickly. Russia’s main goals were to stop Ukraine from joining Western groups and to gain more control in the region.

But now it’s May 2025, and those goals still haven’t been reached. The war has lasted much longer than expected.

That’s why some think it’s time for a peaceful solution. If Russia ends the war without reaching its goals, it could look like a loss. People might begin to question how strong the Russian military really is. That’s a hard thing for any leader to accept.

It’s also about how things look. Leaders want to seem strong to their people and to the world. If Putin ends the war without a clear win, it could make him look weak. That could hurt his power and respect, not just in Russia but in other countries too.

Peace talks sometimes happen, like the ones in Turkey, but they don’t always lead to real change. When Russia sends lower-level officials, it may show they’re not serious about ending the fight.

For Putin, this war is also about Russia’s place in the world. Ending it without success may feel like losing too much.