What are the potential dangers of a ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine conflict?

According to Dr. Malcolm Davis, a ceasefire in Ukraine would likely represent merely a pause in the conflict rather than genuine peace. He draws a historical parallel to 1938, warning that we should be cautious about viewing the situation positively. Dr. Davis characterizes the current situation as essentially a surrender to Putin's demands, which would sow seeds for a future war. This next conflict would be much more dangerous, wider in geographical scope, and carry significant potential for escalation to the nuclear level. Rather than resolving tensions, a premature ceasefire could ultimately lead to greater global instability.