Security expert Claudia Major advocates arms deliveries to put Russia in its place militarily. Political scientist Wolfgang Merkel sees "no interest" in Russia's negotiations.

According to Merkel, the West should work towards bringing Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to the table as soon as possible. Major warns of a "lose-lose situation" and countless deaths in Ukraine. The path to an honest agreement in continued support for Ukraine is the most promising solution at the moment, she says.