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He stated, “It’s not about who sits across from you; it’s about the position you are in when negotiating.” In his view, Ukraine finds itself in neither a weak nor a strong position but rather in a delicate balance that requires a well-developed peace plan to present to Putin and potentially the Russian populace.
The Kremlin, for its part, has signaled that peace negotiations are contingent upon Ukraine’s acceptance of Russian claims over Crimea and other regions, with Dmitry Peskov, Putin’s press secretary, emphasizing that Russia does not desire a ceasefire but permanent peace on its terms.
As the conflict grinds on, Zelensky's admission raises critical questions about Ukraine’s strategy and its commitment to territorial integrity amidst shifting geopolitical dynamics.