Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has reportedly agreed for the first time to provide Moscow with security guarantees as part of a possible peace agreement amid a rapprochement between the United States and Russia.
At the same time, reports are circulating that claims Zelensky will back down and agree to capitulation under certain conditions do not reflect reality and are part of Russia’s attempts to manipulate the situation.
Is Zelensky really in a difficult position and being forced to accept Moscow’s demands? Or are the reports part of an information battle surrounding the negotiations?
Globalinfo.az spoke to the chairman of the “Baku Political Science Club” Public Union, political analyst Zaur Mammadov, who said positive statements were currently being made about the negotiations.
“However, we must take into account that the Ukrainian president is using various manoeuvring options. At the same time, they are avoiding statements that could irritate Washington in order to preserve relations with US President Donald Trump. The media are publishing statements by both sides. But this does not mean events will necessarily develop in that direction.
Zaur Mammadov
This is not only about providing Russia with security guarantees. Ukraine’s security, whether various demands related to Russia’s foreign policy will be taken into account, economic issues, compensation and frozen funds are also being discussed. What interests us is the final outcome of the negotiations. The main issue is what terms the sides will ultimately reach.
For this, the negotiations must continue. Although the latest discussions have been accompanied by positive signals, there are also forces opposed to the process. Zelensky, meanwhile, is still engaged in various manoeuvres.”
Turan Rzayev
Globalinfo.az
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