standoff

a disagreement or fight in which neither opponent can do anything to win or achieve their aim; a stalemate สถานการณ์ที่ต่างเอาชนะกันไม่ได้

A locksmith was called in to open the door of Mr Karun's pickup truck, quickly ending the day-long standoff. 

Two Chinese fisheries ships are now in a standoff with a lone Philippine coast guard vessel at the small island.

Ukraine and Russia will renew gas talks on as they strive to avert a standoff over pricing, which in the past has led to supply cuts and gas shortages in Europe during New Year holidays.