If Russia prevails with its territorial claims in Ukraine, the law of the jungle will once again prevail, says political scientist Gerhard Mangott. He also explains why he is skeptical that a negotiated solution will be reached soon.

Negotiations in Florida, talks in Paris, the visit of US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff to Moscow. Are we in the"week of decision" regarding Ukraine, as EU High Representative Kaja Kallas puts it? Russia expert Gerhard Mangott has many arguments against this.