After the Russia-Ukraine conflict lasted for more than two years, the battlefield situation has become clearer. It is almost impossible for Ukraine to defeat Russia.
However, the Uzbek side never relented and did not admit its failure. It only admitted that the front line was very difficult.
However, in an interview with the US media, Ukrainian President Zelensky suddenly relented and told a lot of truth as if opening a floodgate to release water.
First, Zelensky admitted that if Russia launched a large-scale offensive, the Ukrainian army would be unable to withstand it;
Secondly, Zelensky said that the Ukrainian army might have to retreat;
Third, Zelensky no longer demanded the restoration of the 1991 border, but believes that only the 2022 border needs to be restored so that both sides can sit down and negotiate.
This last point is the key to whether Russia and Ukraine can have peace talks. Now Russia has given a clear response and agreed to Zelensky’s conditions.
Russia agrees with the borders in 2022
According to the Russian Satellite News Agency, Vladimir Rogov, chairman of the Committee for the Protection of Sovereignty, Patriotic Projects and Support of Veterans of the Russian People's Chamber of Commerce, said in response to Zelensky that the borders in 2022 can be followed. .
It seems that this is an agreement with Zelensky, but Russia’s understanding of the border in 2022 is different from that of Ukraine.
What Zelensky wants is to restore the borders before Russia's special military operation against Ukraine in 2022, and what Russia wants is the borders before Ukraine's successful counterattack.
In 2022, Russia and Ukraine were fighting back and forth. The Russian army once approached Kiev, but was later counterattacked by Ukraine and was forced to retreat in many directions, allowing the Ukrainian army to regain some territory.
The current condition of Russia is that the border can be calculated according to 2022, but not according to the calculation before the conflict started, but according to the calculation before Russia's withdrawal.
Russia has not said anything about Zelenskiy’s major concessions. Russia has not yet said anything about Zelensky’s major concessions. In addition to Rogov, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zakharova also responded. She did not directly agree or agree refused, saying instead that Zelensky was nervous because of the looming issue of Ukraine's election.
The Ukrainian general election was supposed to be held at the end of March, but it was stopped by Zelensky.
This move triggered heated discussions from all sides.
Zelensky was interviewed by the US media at this time and said a series of soft words, which was indeed related to the cancellation of the election.
When he forcibly stopped the election, he had to cater to the Ukrainian people and make certain concessions in the peace talks.
This softened stance will help gain public support, because according to a poll in February this year, 72% of Ukrainians favored resolving the Russia-Ukraine conflict through diplomatic channels.
After seeing Zelensky’s concession, the Russian side did not completely say it, but remained non-committal. It seems that it took what Zelensky said seriously. If contact can be restored, the end may not be far away. .
Ukraine is indeed unbeatable.
The main problem with Ukraine now is that it cannot be beaten. The attack has failed and the defense may not be successful. After all, there are not enough personnel and weapons and equipment.
Although the Ukrainian army is still fighting, they have been suppressed and beaten, and they are at the end of their efforts.
As the leader of Ukraine and a wartime president, Zelensky is well aware of the current situation of the Ukrainian army and also the thoughts of Ukrainians.
The next thing to note is whether Ukraine’s attitude will continue to change, as well as Western aid and Ukraine’s recruitment work.
If there is no clear progress, peace talks will become the only option.
