Ukraine cannot achieve victory through continued fighting, and ending the war with Russia will require negotiations, former U.S. Navy Capt. and national security expert Morgan Murphy told Newsmax on Sunday.
Murphy emphasized the limits of Ukraine's military capacity in the face of Russia's industrial and manpower advantages.
"Ukraine cannot kill its way out of this conflict," he said. "This needs to end at the negotiation table."
Murphy, who spent time in Ukraine observing the front lines, described Russia as having a vastly larger military-industrial base and the ability to sustain high casualties, making a purely military solution increasingly unlikely.
"Russia outproduces all of NATO, including the United States," Murphy said. "They're a gas station with a giant war machine attached to it."
He argued that while Ukraine continues to fight valiantly, its survival depends on reaching a negotiated settlement rather than attempting to reclaim territory solely through military force.
Murphy credited President Donald Trump's diplomatic efforts with keeping both sides engaged at the table.
The analyst also highlighted the complexity of the negotiations, which involve not only Ukraine and Russia, but also European allies who have pushed for a hard line against Moscow.
"Negotiations of this magnitude are incredibly complex," Murphy said. "Both sides are going to have to make concessions if there is to be a durable peace."
Murphy's comments come as Russian attacks continue across Ukrainian cities, including missile and drone strikes on Kyiv and other key areas, underscoring the urgency of seeking a diplomatic resolution.
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Brian Freeman, a Newsmax writer based in Israel, has more than three decades writing and editing about culture and politics for newspapers, online and television.
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