Stalled Ukraine Counteroffensive Raises Question of Negotiations Amid War Fatigue

Discussion of negotiated alternatives to total Russian defeat in Ukraine is becoming taboo as the war drags on.
Ukraine's recent counteroffensive has slowed, prompting questions about potential negotiated solutions.
There is little political space currently for open discussion of alternatives to continued fighting.
Neither Russia nor Ukraine appear ready to negotiate in good faith at the moment.
Non-Western powers allied with Russia may need to initiate negotiations as war fatigue grows.