The limits of peace agreement in bringing Russo-Ukraine war to an end

Abstract

The ongoing Russo-Ukraine war has stagnated, creating a barrier to reconciliation between the involved parties, thus precluding peaceful coexistence. This study investigated, analysed and interpreted the limits of peace agreement in bringing Russo-Ukraine war to an end. It was grounded on Hegemonic Stability Theory. It further adopted a case study design utilizing a qualitative approach for data collection and analysis. Thematic analysis was adopted for qualitative data analysis.

The study results showed ineffective communication, question of equity and justice, power imbalance within UN Security Council, inability of actors to compromise and absence of hegemonic leader are the limiting factors that impede successful signing of peace agreement to bring Russo-Ukraine war to an end. In addition, this study highlights the relevance of hegemony and specifically a hegemonic leader in influencing the direction of multilateral engagement and vice versa. It is recommended that the various stakeholders involved in this conflict should adjust on their demands, make some compromise, appreciate and help in the making of a hegemonic power that enables peace to thrive in this region. In essence, effective multilateral diplomacy is essential for bringing an end to the Russia-Ukraine war and promoting regional and global stability on condition that it is aligned to the hegemony of the day.

Keywords: Peace Agreement, Reconciliation, Hegemonic Stability Theory, Communication, UN Security Council, Multilateral Diplomacy, Russo-Ukraine War