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Opinion – Ukraine’s Future Is Not in Its Own Hands

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This opinion piece argues that Ukraine’s sovereignty has been eclipsed by great power politics, as the United States and Russia negotiate geopolitical outcomes over Kyiv’s head. While Ukraine continues to resist Russian aggression, shifting U.S. policies—especially under Donald Trump—have sidelined Ukrainian leadership from critical diplomatic decisions. Through recent episodes like Zelenskyy’s exclusion from peace talks and a collapsed minerals deal, Özkan illustrates how Ukraine has become a pawn in a larger power contest. The article challenges the narrative of a values-based war, revealing instead a transactional logic in which small states are disposable to hegemonic interests.

Source: University of Groningen research database (University of Groningen / Centre for Information Technology)

Author: Ozkan, Mazlum

Language: English

Topic: European and Russian Geopolitical Military Strategies

Subfield: Political Science and International Relations

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W6995614076

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