The war in Ukraine is reaching a critical stage, and President Volodymyr Zelensky is actively preparing for negotiations that could determine the future fate of the country. An editorial published by the Spanish newspaper El Pais notes that the current circumstances require decisive action and a strategic approach.
Meanwhile, Ukraine is reaching the limits of its military capabilities and facing serious energy challenges as winter approaches. Citizen morale is beginning to wane, and the future of Ukraine's arms supplies and financing is in grave doubt.
At the same time, external pressure is growing on Zelensky to begin negotiations to end the war, possibly with painful concessions for Ukraine.
Zelensky is already preparing for the negotiations, but he wants to change the rules of the game to conduct them from a position of strength. The invasion of the Kursk region brought little benefit, although Zelensky sent troops there precisely for this purpose.
Now Ukraine is asking allies to allow strikes on Russia with long-range missiles, and is also demanding guarantees of military supplies, financial assistance, and support from NATO
