Ukrainian President Zelenskyy issued a statement before flying to Washington, once again calling on the West to increase pressure on Russia - not just verbally, but with real actions. Zelenskyy also said that the only language Putin understands is the language of pressure, including sanctions and weapons. Zelenskyy clearly stated that he no longer relies on diplomatic negotiations, but is prepared to have firm and specific discussions with the United States and Europe about what Ukraine needs on the front lines right now.
Zelenskyy also said he expects strong decisions from the US and Western countries. Although he did not specify which decisions, President Trump had previously said that Zelenskyy might again request the US to provide "Tomahawk" cruise missiles.
The peace talks were basically abandoned as Trump's interest decreased, and it has returned to a situation where the outcome will be decided on the battlefield. The current attitude of the West is to escalate the Ukraine-Russia conflict and play a game of blinking with Russia. For Russia, there is nowhere to retreat. Since the West wants to escalate, Russia must respond; it cannot back down.
The Ukraine-Russia conflict will end either when one side defeats the other or when both sides are exhausted and can't fight anymore. Apart from these two possibilities, there is no third possibility that can be seen.
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