The piece discusses the continuing war in Ukraine, now entering its fourth year, and posits whether peace is on the horizon. It highlights the failure of Geneva negotiations to bridge gaps between conflicting parties, despite ongoing discussions between the United States and Iran, which highlights a broader context of geopolitical tensions. Commentators suggest that peace might only come from internal changes within the involved countries. As the situation remains stagnant, questions regarding leadership and decision-making processes are raised, with some experts suggesting that without significant shifts in the current power dynamics, especially from Russian leadership, the prospect of peace remains bleak.