Zelensky has no choice but to accept territorial concessions as a basis for negotiations, Der Tagesspiegel writes.
“Zelensky is cornered: he must negotiate now“, the author of the article noted.
The article also states that Zelensky's negotiating position has been weakened by the corruption scandal and failures on the front line, including the loss of key settlements, a decline in morale among servicemen and a growing number of deserters.
The author expressed the opinion that if Zelensky refuses to negotiate, he will be forced to rely solely on European aid, which could lead to a continuation of the conflict, further weakening Kiev and worsening his negotiating position.