Might Russia’s illegitimate president be ready to negotiate an end to the Russian war against Ukraine? Can the Ukraine War End? Not because a normal, rational Russian leader wouldn’t reach Graham’s conclusion regarding a peace deal, but because Putin isn’t a normal, rational Russian leader. To be sure, the United States would do well to take Graham’s advice and try to end the war. Putin Isn’t RationalUnfortunately, Putin does not make decisions regarding Ukraine on the basis of a rational cost-benefit analysis regarding what is good for his country and people.