President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has recently demonstrated a cautious but noticeable change in his rhetoric about war with Russia. Earlier, he emphasized the impossibility of negotiations without the full withdrawal of Russian troops, now his emphasis has shifted to the idea of long -term security of Ukraine, even if it means a temporary postponement of the issue of returning the occupied territories.
The Washington Post writes about these changes, noting that such signals are probably due to a number of factors: the situation on the battlefield, a change in the US administration and the growing pressure of the international community.
Changing the political context after Donald's election of Trump has influenced Ukraine's foreign policy. The new American leader, known for its pragmaticity, has questioned the long -term support of Kiev, focusing on peace. In response, Zelensky, at meetings with Trump and European partners, began to emphasize the need for "strong peace" for Ukraine. This concept includes NATO invitation, security guarantees from the West and perhaps the presence of peacekeeping forces to prevent future aggression.
Analysts note that Zelensky adapts its position in accordance with new realities. The military situation on the front remains difficult, and despite the great loss of Russian troops, Moscow still has some success. In such circumstances, diplomacy can become an important tool, even if its goal is not a quick end of the war, but to create prerequisites for long -term stability.
However, Ukraine's readiness for dialogue does not guarantee reciprocity from Russia. Analysts believe that Vladimir Putin is not inclined to negotiate until his army has at least partial success. At the same time, Zelensky seems to take into account the likelihood that a new "compliant" position can attract support from the Trump administration if negotiations with Moscow do not produce results. Some high -ranking officials of Ukraine express careful optimism, assuming that the war may end next year. Activation of discussions on a peaceful agreement will probably facilitate the search for new formats of security guarantees for Ukraine, even if negotiations with Russia do not produce the desired result.
Thus, Zelensky's position becomes more flexible, given the international political changes and the internal situation in the country. However, the question remains: is the Kremlin ready to take a step towards?
