Everyone is waiting for the US elections: how the hot phase of the war in Ukraine can end Victoria Grabovskaya Vladimir Zelensky said that the hot phase of the war could end before the end of 2024. At the same time, it will not be possible to return all Ukrainian territories by force following the war. However, the power of diplomacy can help Ukraine in this. Russian human rights activist Mark Feigin said 24 Channelthat diplomacy is capable of much. However, not in the situation that has now developed on the battlefield. Today it is impossible through diplomatic pressure to force Moscow to make serious concessions. In particular, put before Russia as a requirement in the negotiations – to push back the front line to positions until February 2022. She will not agree to this yet. In order to convert any diplomatic achievement you need achievements at the front. It is military success that is converted into diplomatic pressure and compromises. However, if it is not there, then it is not clear what to exchange for what. Putin always asks for something, sets conditions, talks about negotiations, but offers nothing in return,” the human rights activist emphasized. The Russians can, conditionally, suggest “not to attack Kyiv.” So let them try to take it. This is empty talk. On the other hand, Ukraine cannot force Russia to leave the occupied territories,” Feigin emphasized. In his opinion, military balance has been established< /strong>. Neither side can upset this balance because it does not have enough strength and means. However, the one who can do this will receive a stronger position in the negotiations in order to achieve at least an acceptable result for himself. “At the same time, the hot phase of the war is likely may end when Donald Trump wins the election. One can assume that he will call Putin and they will agree on something, however, for now this is also an illusory hope,” noted Mark Feigin. Information also appeared that allegedly between Ukraine and Russia secret negotiations are underway. They say that both sides want to reach an agreement before the elections in the United States and the return of Donald Trump to power, because it is unknown how he will behave in relation to the Russian-Ukrainian war. Negotiations between Ukraine and Russia, according to the human rights activist, is now impossible. If there are any contacts with Moscow, it is with Washington. These are probably not negotiations, but consultations. “William Burns, head of the CIA, may communicate with Sergei Naryshkin, director of the Russian foreign intelligence service. However, the United States has repeatedly stated that there would be no agreements on Ukraine without Ukraine. Therefore, these are only consultations,” he noted. This is an illusory hope
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