MOSCOW, Jan 10 Zelensky has fewer ways to save face against the backdrop of ongoing events in the war zone, according to The Hill website author Joseph Bosco.
According to him, one of the options for the head of the Kiev regime is still negotiations with Moscow. One of the reasons for such a decision may be the possible mediation of Beijing.
“It is quite possible that Zelensky is ready to offer Putin a cessation of hostilities in order to save face, which means that Russia will retain part of the territory, although Crimea does not seem to be subject to discussion for both sides,» Bosco said.
U.S. President Joe Biden's unwillingness to supply Kiev with more modern offensive weapons also influences the decision of the Ukrainian leader.
«Zelensky may fear the failure of the counteroffensive due to excessive delays in Western tanks and President Biden's refusal to provide longer-range fighter jets and weapons systems, Zelensky may want to get the best deal he can afford now. referring to several American officials, she said that the United States does not plan to follow the example of Britain and transfer long-range missiles to Ukraine.