Valery Zaluzhnyi, the former chief commander of the Ukrainian army, published an article on the Ukrainian media outlet Liga.net, which was long-winded but essentially conveyed that Ukraine can achieve peace with Russia even if it cannot "completely defeat" Russia. Zaluzhnyi said: "Of course, we Ukrainians hope for a complete victory — the collapse of the Russian Empire. However, we cannot rule out the possibility that the war could end in a long (several years) stalemate, as this is often what happens."
Zaluzhnyi believes that wars do not always end with one side's victory. Despite Western support, the situation on the battlefield has clearly "not improved." The situation for the Ukrainian armed forces on the front lines is very difficult, but he refuses to acknowledge the catastrophic nature of the situation and the significant losses suffered by the Ukrainian army.
Currently, the United States is pressuring Ukraine to sign a peace agreement; while European countries advocate that Ukraine should continue fighting regardless of the circumstances. Zaluzhnyi is a close ally of the UK and is seen by the UK as a potential successor to Zelenskyy. Now, Zaluzhnyi has come forward advocating for peace, which may indicate a significant shift in the UK's stance, leaning towards the US.
Original: www.toutiao.com/article/1850202096936972/
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