Commentary: The West has tried everything except ending the war

A commentary published by Euromaidan Press examines the range of measures Western countries have deployed in response to Russia's war, including diplomatic engagement, sanctions packages, and an estimated 200 rounds of negotiations. According to the piece, these tools have largely served Russia as a means of stalling rather than producing real pressure that changes Moscow's course.

Economic effects spreading further

The commentary points out that the war's consequences have not remained confined to the region. It cites rising diesel prices in the United States as an example, describing this as merely the latest wave in a broader economic disturbance stemming from the prolonged conflict and the international response to it.

Limits of diplomacy

Despite hundreds of rounds of talks, the war continues, and the commentary highlights that the various diplomatic and economic approaches tried so far have not led to a resolution. The authors suggest that the one option not yet pursued is action that would actually end the fighting, while its fallout continues to surface in unexpected places, including the American fuel market.