Mains Answer Writing - 5 Dec, 2025

GS2

International Relations

15 marks

Critically examine the implications of the proposed Ukraine–Russia peace frameworks on European security architecture and global geopolitics.

Start with context – Briefly mention the Russia–Ukraine war and the emergence of peacemaking efforts like the Istanbul talks and the Trump plan.
Link to Europe + world both – Show impact on European security (NATO, borders, deterrence) and global geopolitics (US–Russia–China balance, sanctions, G8, energy).
End with balanced way forward – Mention principles like sovereignty, international law, and collective security for a stable future order.

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