Every country in the world
gives Ukraine a small amount of land
until it equals the amount of land Russia took.
Would that end the war?
Hmm... That is a good question. Has this "land plan" ever been practiced in history before, besides that in 1494 with colonial territories?
The proposal you have suggested Love365, where every country in the world gives a small amount of land to Ukraine until it equals the amount of land Russia took, is an interesting hypothetical question but highly unlikely to bring an end to the Russia-Ukraine conflict for several reasons, listed below:
1. Such a solution assumes that every country is willing and able to donate land to Ukraine, which is not the case. Moreover, even if all countries agreed, it would be logistically challenging to calculate an exact amount of land that equals the territory Russia annexed in 2014.
2. The conflict between Ukraine and Russia is not solely about territory but also rooted in historical, cultural, political, and geostrategic issues. Giving Ukraine back the annexed territory would not address these underlying causes of the conflict.
3. Russia's actions in Ukraine are a result of its geopolitical interests and its perception of threats to its security. The conflict is not limited to the border regions but involves the entire Ukrainian state. Therefore, a solution that only focuses on returning territory would be insufficient.
Regarding your question about whether anything similar has happened in history, there have been a few cases where territorial disputes have been resolved through land swaps or compensations. However, these instances were usually between two parties directly involved in the conflict and not on a global scale. The most notable example is probably the
Treaty of Tordesillas (1494), where Spain and Portugal divided the newly discovered lands outside Europe between them. However, this is not directly comparable to the situation in Ukraine as it involved colonial territories and was agreed upon by two European powers, rather than a global community of nations.
TLDR: While your proposal is an intriguing thought experiment, it is unlikely to provide a viable solution to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. A more sustainable and comprehensive approach would be needed to address the underlying causes of the conflict, including diplomacy, confidence-building measures, economic cooperation, and addressing the security concerns of all parties involved.