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Beyond Geopolitics
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New York
October 30, 2026

John O’Loughlin

College Professor of Distinction in Geography and Fellow, Institute of Behavioral Science, University of Colorado Boulder

Putin hopes hardship will force Ukrainians to sue for peace – polling suggests it won’t work
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Putin hopes hardship will force Ukrainians to sue for peace – polling suggests it won’t work

Many Ukrainians have been deeply traumatized by relentless Russian bombing. But that hasn’t translated into a desire to concede territory for peace.

John O’Loughlin·30 Oct 2026