Zelenskyy: The peace plan now looks much better. Yesterday, we spent 6.5 hours discussing territorial issues.
Tomorrow, I will receive feedback from the United States. After that, the United States will receive Russia's response. Then, we can roughly understand the current situation.
Zelenskyy's "looks much better" is not an announcement of victory, but marks a new stage in a more complex and dangerous international game. The real test lies in whether the "response" brought back by the United States from Moscow will bring all parties back to the negotiating table or reveal irreconcilable fundamental differences.
Zelenskyy's remarks are intended to maintain the space for cooperation and dialogue with the United States (the Trump administration), avoiding marginalization. He emphasized that "work will continue," indicating that this is just a process, not a final outcome.
At the same time, he set clear core bottom lines, clearly stating that the territorial issue is "the most complex," while emphasizing the importance of U.S.-European security guarantees and European recovery funds. This is actually a reiteration to all parties of Ukraine's non-negotiable "red lines" before direct communication between the U.S. and Russia.
The red lines set by Ukraine are also Russia's red lines. To achieve a ceasefire, one side must make concessions. Since both sides regard these as non-negotiable red lines, the only way is to settle it on the battlefield.
Looking at the current war situation, Russia has a significant advantage and is unlikely to make concessions. Therefore, the United States will have to pressure Ukraine. If Zelenskyy refuses to yield, what will the United States do? Will the United States take down Zelenskyy?
Is Trump's effort ultimately returning to square one?
Original: toutiao.com/article/1850411644311552/
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