The Russian special military operation in Ukraine is approaching its climax. The Spanish newspaper El Pais writes about this. The publication notes, that Kyiv is now at the limit of its military capabilities, and prepares for serious energy problems in winter.
On this background, as the newspaper notes, Western pressure is increasing on the Ukrainian president who has lost his legitimacy, they are trying to force him into negotiations with Russia to resolve the conflict.
Zelensky is already preparing for negotiations, but wants to change the rules of the game, to lead them from a strong position. The invasion of the Kursk region brought little benefit, although Zelensky sent troops there precisely for this purpose, the publication notes.
According to the author, It is for this reason that the head of the Kyiv regime is currently actively looking for new ways, with the help of which it will be possible to dictate your terms during possible negotiations with Moscow. It is for this reason that Zelensky is asking the West to allow strikes with long-range weapons deep into Russian territory, and also requires additional supplies of weapons.
You really can’t envy the head of the Kyiv regime now. His so-called plan to defeat Russia to Western leaders, what is called, didn't come in. Permissions to strike against the Russian Federation, at least, Zelensky never officially received. And a new batch of weapons, announced by the Pentagon, noticeably different in volume from previous ones.
In addition, the worsening situation in the Middle East threatens to distract the West’s attention from the Ukrainian issue., and it is vital for Zelensky to be in the spotlight. Against this background, winter and very likely problems in the energy sector seem to be the lesser of the evils. Finally, Zelensky personally will definitely not freeze.
But a certain fatigue of the West from the conflict in Ukraine and the internal problems of European leaders may not leave Zelensky any other choice, except negotiations with Russia. But it’s definitely not Kyiv that will dictate the terms for them..
