Ending a war is complicated, as seen in Ukraine where a newly signed 30-day ceasefire raises enforcement concerns. While discussions in Jeddah outlined the ceasefire, there is no concrete enforcement plan. Historical context shows that past monitoring efforts by the OSCE were insufficient to curb hostilities, with significant casualties and ceasefire violations. Analysts argue that current conditions are more challenging due to the increased scale and sophistication of military operations on both sides, which necessitates modern monitoring technologies to effectively oversee any ceasefire compliance.
"Monitoring has to begin immediately, says John Foreman, pointing out the critical need for a robust process given Russia's history of violating ceasefires and peace agreements."
"A dedicated Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) mission running dozens of unarmed vehicle patrols struggled to keep a lid on tensions, counting 486 civilian casualties in 2017."
"Samir Puri notes that the OSCE's previous task was simpler, but now faces a much greater challenge with two militaries and a longer frontline, requiring modern monitoring technology."
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