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Washington has sent Kyiv more than $66 billion in weapons; enacted a list of sanctions on the Russian economy; and helped the G-7 push through an unprecedented price-cap scheme meant to limit Russian oil revenues—all in the hope Moscow would sue for peace.
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Daniel Depetris, Time, 7 Aug. 2025
In the face of such damage, Tehran might opt to sue for peace, leading to an agreement that limits its nuclear program.
—Richard Nephew, Foreign Affairs, 14 June 2025
First, how can the next president persuade other nations to lift their defense spending from 2 percent to at least 3 percent of gross domestic product, persuade Americans to back a new defense buildup, and persuade Vladimir Putin to sue for peace by arming Ukraine?
—Letters To The Editor, Washington Post, 24 July 2024
Repercussions for Europe What happens to the broader European region if Ukraine is forced to sue for peace?
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 19 July 2024
Though the Ukrainians may wish to forget it these days, their first attempt to sue for peace began as soon as the invasion started.
—Simon Shuster/bürgenstock, TIME, 25 June 2024
Five years after Apple and Disney officially kicked off hostilities versus Netflix in the race to win SVOD share, a major combatant could be getting ready to sue for peace.
—Josef Adalian, Vulture, 6 June 2024
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Daniel Depetris, Time, 7 Aug. 2025
In the face of such damage, Tehran might opt to sue for peace, leading to an agreement that limits its nuclear program.
—Richard Nephew, Foreign Affairs, 14 June 2025
First, how can the next president persuade other nations to lift their defense spending from 2 percent to at least 3 percent of gross domestic product, persuade Americans to back a new defense buildup, and persuade Vladimir Putin to sue for peace by arming Ukraine?
—Letters To The Editor, Washington Post, 24 July 2024
Repercussions for Europe What happens to the broader European region if Ukraine is forced to sue for peace?
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 19 July 2024
Though the Ukrainians may wish to forget it these days, their first attempt to sue for peace began as soon as the invasion started.
—Simon Shuster/bürgenstock, TIME, 25 June 2024
Five years after Apple and Disney officially kicked off hostilities versus Netflix in the race to win SVOD share, a major combatant could be getting ready to sue for peace.
—Josef Adalian, Vulture, 6 June 2024
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“Sue for peace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sue%20for%20peace. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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