The war in Ukraine drags on, but President Zelensky seems open to concessions. Does this mark the long-awaited end?
Updated as of October 10, 4:28 pm: Italian press report from Italian newspaper Corriere della SeraThe Ukrainian government has said it is ready for a cease-fire with Russia on the current front line, a claim strongly denied by the Ukrainian leadership. Dmytro Litvin, an adviser and interlocutor to President Volodymyr Zelensky, categorically denied the claim and was quoted by the news agency. Interfax-Ukraine Quote: “That’s unreal.”
He underlined that Ukraine continues to adhere to the peace formula presented in the fall of 2022, which is based on the complete withdrawal of Russian troops from Ukrainian territory. Litwin emphasized: “The victory plan presented these days to Great Britain, France, Italy and Germany is an instrument to push the situation to implement the peace formula.”
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Report from October 10: Rome/Kiev/Paris – Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky appears ready for a ceasefire. In return, he demands “security guarantees from the United States that the Americans have given to Japan, South Korea, and the Philippines.”
Earlier, against the backdrop of the war in Ukraine, French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi in Paris on Thursday, who traveled to Berlin on Friday to meet President Olaf Scholes and Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier. This was announced by the Elysee Palace. Zelensky’s separate trips to Paris and Berlin followed the postponement of a key Ukraine unity summit in Ramstein, which was originally scheduled for Saturday.
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Zelensky had long held the prospect of a so-called victory plan for the war in Ukraine. Details of this plan are to be discussed at the Ukraine summit in Ramstein. However, the rally was postponed due to Joe Biden canceling due to Hurricane Milton. Meanwhile, the war waged by Russia continues and both sides are recording heavy losses.
After the failure of Russia’s spring offensive, Zelensky hoped to turn the tide of the war in his favor with an offensive of his own. But this attempt also ended in failure. In recent months, Kiev has pushed for its negotiated terms to end the war. However, something seems to be changing now. According to the Bloomberg news agency, several NATO sources said that Zelensky is becoming “more flexible” about possible concessions that could end the war in Ukraine. Details are still unknown.
No end to Ukraine war yet: Zelenskyj perhaps becoming “more flexible”
The war in Ukraine has been going on since February 24, 2022. Russia repeatedly advances in eastern Ukraine with large personnel and heavy casualties. But the defenders have launched a counteroffensive against Vladimir Putin in recent months with their Kursk offensive. The Institute for War Studies regularly reports on heavy fighting and new territorial gains in its daily analyses. The war situation in Ukraine is very active.
Given these developments, an end to the war is still far from over. But according to Bloomberg, the conditions for negotiations are now better. Zelensky appears increasingly willing to make territorial concessions to Russia and reconsider Ukraine’s NATO membership. This would be a radical departure from Kiev’s previous stance in the war. The longer the war of Russian aggression lasts, the more likely it is to deviate from the previous line.
Conditions for the end of the war in Ukraine: Zelensky believes in a victory plan against Russia.
Zelensky has repeatedly insisted publicly that the war in Ukraine can only be ended if Russia’s armed forces completely withdraw from the occupied territories. In addition, the Ukrainian president repeatedly insisted on his country’s NATO membership. But as the winter months approach, this attitude is changing. Bloomberg reports that Ukrainian politicians have signaled they are willing to accept the possibility of other terms to end the war.
Zelensky’s original victory plan for the war was to end the war on Ukrainian terms with Western support. Details are to be discussed at Ramstein on Saturday. However, so far, Zelensky has not been able to fully convince his allies of his plan.
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According to it BloombergAn alternative may emerge, particularly in relation to the statement, NATO membership. Accordingly, the U.S. could offer Kyiv comprehensive security guarantees in return. While there are currently no talks to end the war, US officials have reportedly asked the government in Kiev to outline what is needed to keep pressure on Russian forces in their fight against Vladimir Putin next year.
Looking ahead to the coming winter months, Kiev’s chances for further success in the war seem slim. Forbes reports that Russia has been steadily advancing in the east, destroying Ukrainian settlements and massacring civilians, while the Ukrainian military remains under fire and desperate. Even if there is a ceasefire, the Kremlin can exploit this situation for its own interests.
Situation in Ukraine War Remains Uncertain: No End in Sight – Pressure on Zelensky Is Growing
The ForbesA quick end to the war and an easy peace in the region is an illusion, the report says. Although Ukraine continues to seek NATO membership, Russia appears to be ready and there is time: according to treaty law, NATO does not accept new members who are in the middle of a conflict or frozen conflict. So if there is a ceasefire in the war, it will only benefit Kiev. In addition, future support for Ukraine from Western partners is becoming increasingly uncertain.
Zelensky knows this – that’s why he recently presented his plan for victory so forcefully. to be about Donald Trump Something to come American election Victory, the Republican nominee, has already announced his desire to end the war as soon as possible — not necessarily on Kiev’s terms. European countries already see a threat to future US aid to Ukraine. For Europe, budget constraints are also increasing pressure on aid to Ukraine. Given the challenges of the coming months, it may be necessary for Zelensky to depart from his original positions. (fbu)
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