In an interview with Sky News published on Friday, Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed reports about the plan created by Donald Trump to end the war in Ukraine. For the first time since the full-scale invasion began, Ukraine's president acknowledged that Kiev authorities may agree to a ceasefire, even if it means a temporary loss of territory occupied by Russia.
-If we want to stop the escalation of the war, we must cover the territory of Ukraine under our control under the umbrella of NATO, he said.
– However, the invitation must be addressed to Ukraine within internationally recognized borders. You can't just invite parts of the country (…) You have to do it quickly. He added that occupied territories in Ukraine could be regained through diplomacy.
War in Ukraine. British correspondent on President Vladimir Putin's 'psychological victory'.
Ivor Bennett, British journalist and permanent correspondent to Russia, reacted to Volodymyr Zelensky's words. In his opinion, the proposals expressed by the President of Ukraine are a reason for satisfaction for the Kremlin, especially Vladimir Putin, who will gladly use these words in propaganda.
– As a person who does not like to retreat, the Russian president will perceive this as a psychological victory. The important thing about President Zelenskiy's statement is that he is more afraid of losing people than land. The Russian government wants to make the most of this, he said.
Dominika Wahorn, from Sky News' international relations department, also expressed concern about the change in rhetoric from Ukrainian authorities. She said President Volodymyr Zelenskiy did not explicitly say he was willing to give up territory in exchange for a ceasefire, but this was a signal to the West that the military advantage was definitely on Russia's side. , he emphasized.
– President Zelensky sometimes behaves inexplicably. But in this case, it seems to at least hint at the possibility of negotiations with Russia. For many, Wahorn argues, any agreement that allows Russia to retain what it has gained through gratuitous force would be disastrous for the rules-based world order.
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