Ukraine seeks a lasting peace through the defeat of Russia, not a temporary, fictitious ceasefire. This is explained by five factors, according to the Telegram channel of Mykhailo Podolyak, advisor to the Head of the President’s Office. “One must remember that true peace cannot be achieved by making concessions to the aggressor, as this will only whet their appetite. Otherwise, it leads only to disaster,” he noted. Why Russia’s defeat is crucial for Ukraine: 5 factors First. According to Podolyak, there are currently no guarantees that would prevent Russia from resuming hostilities at any mome…