It is day fourteen of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Ukrainian resistance and Russian logistical issues have together denied Moscow a quick victory, but the fighting continues—and intensifies. Meanwhile, despite several rounds of diplomatic talks, a peaceful settlement does not seem to be in sight. However, our guest this week, Russia expert Anatol Lieven, offers proposals that he thinks could end the war.&nbsp; Days before Ukrainian and Russian officials met for the third time for negotiations, Anatol joined the   to discuss Russia’s invasion, Ukraine’s and Russia’s interwoven history, and what a peace deal might look like. As the costs of war mount, Anatol makes it clear that compromise, though painful, is in the interest of both countries. Anatol Lieven is a senior research fellow on Russia and Europe at the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft and author of several books including, . To listen to previous episodes and learn more about None Of The Above, go to . To learn more about the Eurasia Group Foundation, please visit  and subscribe to our newsletter. Show Notes:&nbsp; “,” (Anatol Lieven, Responsible Statecraft, March 3, 2022) “” (Anatol Lieven, The Guardian, March 4, 2022)

Winter in Ukraine: Anatol Lieven on the Case for Ukrainian Neutrality

As the United States confronts an ever-changing set of international challenges, our foreign policy leaders continue to offer the same old answers. But what are the alternatives? In None of the Above, the Eurasia Group Foundation’s (EGF) Mark Hannah asks leading global thinkers for new answers and new ideas to guide an America increasingly adrift in the world.