Zelenskyy may consider compromise on part of Donetsk region in exchange for peace - WP
The Washington Post, citing several senior US officials, reports that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy allegedly can consider Compromise on part of the territories in Donetsk region, if it becomes a condition for ending the war.
According to the publication, the journalists received the information from interlocutors familiar with the details of discussions between the Ukrainian side and American officials, in particular during dialogues with Rustem Umerov.
Key points
Possible revision of the territorial issue
US officials told the newspaper that as part of the discussions a partial compromise on the territories in Donetsk region was considered.
At the same time, the decision is not finalised, and the item itself causes «the greatest political tension».
Limiting the size of the Ukrainian army
One of the items that are officially «in question» is:
a possible reduction in the number of the Armed Forces to 600,000 troops.
An alternative to security guarantees
USA considered the transfer of Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine«, instead of legally enforceable security guarantees such as those provided by NATO Article 5.
«Security wall» along the frontline
The partners also offer: the creation of a high-tech defence system along the contact line, The company has also built a so-called «security wall» - a complex of sensors, interceptors and barriers that should minimise the risk of new attacks.
Zelensky before the election
The article notes that the President of Ukraine is caught between two scenarios:
Make partial territorial concessions, The company has made a politically difficult decision.
To continue the war, According to the publication's interlocutors, this will have serious consequences for internal and external support.
The WP stresses that there are no final agreements and discussions are ongoing.
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