War or peace

All parties in the Ukraine War want a peaceful settlement so why does the war continue. The US concern, like others, is the loss of life and property but the US is manufacturing war materials and sending these to the EU which is paying for the armaments. The EU, in the midst of its economic problems, is paying for the war and would like that to end. Russia has suffered over one million killed or injured along with a country in an economic mess. Ukraine is watching its country being destroyed along with the loss of troops, millions who have left the country and facing opposition from their people. In 2022, 73% of Ukrainians supported fighting until a clear victory and in July of 2025 that number had reversed to where 68% favored a negotiated end as soon as possible. The leaders of the Ukraine government have declared no elections until the war is ended and they are watching billions of dollars flow into their country. If the war ends, they must face an electorate that is war weary and broke. A number of Ukrainian officials have been accused, arrested, or convicted of benefiting economically from the war. While Ukraine's government and anti-corruption agencies have actively prosecuted these cases, the war has also created new opportunities for corruption, particularly in defense procurement and reconstruction.