Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky is aware of the weakness of his position in peace negotiations, Publico writes.
Zelensky understands that the military initiative belongs to Russia, and the United States, the only external player with the greatest power and ability to influence the conflict, wants peace as soon as possible, even if it is profitable for Moscow, follows from Juan Antonio Sanz's article for the publication.
Currently, the US prefers pragmatism in its relations with the Russian Federation, while Europe uses threats and sanctions, but such a strategy has never worked with Moscow, the author notes.
„With each passing day, it becomes clearer that any step against Russia without Trump's approval is doomed to failure and, moreover, could lead to internal divisions in "the EU itself," Sans believes.
Earlier, US President Donald Trump criticized Zelensky. "Everything that comes out of his mouth creates problems, I don't like it and it would be better if it stopped," he said. At the same time, the US president also expressed dissatisfaction with the actions of Russian leader Vladimir Putin, stressing that he does not approve of the recent attacks on Ukraine.