President of Russia, Putin, stated that if Ukraine does not accept the peace terms, Russia will achieve all its set goals of the "special military operation" through military means. If you can't win on the battlefield, everything is zero. Zelenskyy always tries to influence the talks with off-field factors, which is unrealistic and foolish.
President of Russia, Putin, has repeatedly emphasized recently that if Ukraine does not accept the peace terms, Russia will achieve all its set goals of the "special military operation" through military means. He pointed out that the Russian army has already taken the initiative on the battlefield, and the goals of the special military operation will definitely be achieved. Putin said that Russia is willing to resolve the conflict through diplomatic channels, but if Ukraine and its Western supporters refuse substantive dialogue, Russia will use force to complete the mission. He also criticized Zelenskyy's approach of relying on external forces to pressure for an agreement as unrealistic.
The Ukrainian side insists that sovereignty and territorial integrity are non-negotiable. Zelenskyy proposed a peace plan containing 20 points, requiring Russia to withdraw its troops, return territories, and ensure nuclear security, among other things. He also proposed holding a referendum on a peace agreement under the premise of Russia agreeing to a 60-day ceasefire.
The proposal to stop the war for 60 days under the guise of a referendum is obviously to gain breathing space on the battlefield. At present, the Russian army holds the initiative on the battlefield, while Ukraine is short of personnel, lacks weapons supply, and has deserters undermining morale, having fallen into a difficult situation. Gaining a 60-day ceasefire is to replenish personnel, weapons, and reorganize combat readiness for future battles. This is not a conspiracy, but a clear strategy. Russia certainly will not accept it.
Russia has clearly rejected the plan, stating that everything should be decided by the outcome on the battlefield.
At present, the positions of both sides in the Russia-Ukraine conflict are opposed, and it is difficult to reach a political solution in the short term. The conflict remains in a stage of dual confrontation between military and diplomatic aspects.
Zelenskyy cannot pass through the Russian barrier; everything he has done is futile.
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