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A bad Ukraine peace could ignite new wars in Russia’s former empire
An Atlantic Council analysis warns that a poorly structured peace settlement in Ukraine could free Russian military resources and embolden Moscow to reassert dominance over other former Soviet states. Without credible deterrents against further Kremlin aggression, a premature or weak deal risks destabilizing the broader post-Soviet region. The piece highlights the broader geopolitical consequences of how the Ukraine conflict is resolved.