A general diplomatic principle is that negotiations concerning a country's territory, borders, or security should include representatives of that country.
November 23, 2025
high
policy
Normative principle reflected in international reactions to proposed peace negotiations.
As of 2025, Russia's armed forces are larger than Ukraine's armed forces.
November 20, 2025
high
comparative
Comparison of military size between the two countries involved in the conflict.
European officials assert that any peace plan to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict should have the approval of Ukraine's government and the backing of European capitals.
January 01, 2025
high
temporal
Stated diplomatic principle regarding prerequisites for legitimate peace plans in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
European officials state that peace agreements ending the Russia-Ukraine war should not result in Ukrainian capitulation.
January 01, 2025
high
temporal
Normative position about acceptable outcomes for negotiated settlements in the Russia-Ukraine war.
European diplomats sometimes use political and diplomatic connections in Washington to try to influence U.S. administration proposals they judge to be unfavorable to European interests.
January 01, 2025
high
temporal
Describes a recurring diplomatic practice by European officials when engaging with U.S. policy-making.
Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine on 2022-02-24.
February 24, 2022
high
temporal
Start date of the large-scale military campaign often referenced in analyses of the conflict.
Russia launched a large-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
February 24, 2022
high
temporal
Describes the start of the large-scale Russia–Ukraine war.
China provided diplomatic and economic support to Russia following Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
February 24, 2022
high
temporal
Describes China's international posture toward Russia after the 2022 invasion.