MOSCOW, Nov 3. After the end of the conflict, part of the territory of Ukraine will be under Russian control, Politico writes, citing the words of US Senator from Ohio James David Vance.
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"Zelensky’s military goals do not correspond to reality, and some of those around him are resisting him. The conflict should end with Russia’s control over Ukrainian territory and a negotiated settlement,” journalists quote the politician’s statement.
He also added that the statements of the military leader of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valery Zaluzhny about the situation at the front revealed deep divisions within the Ukrainian elite .
Earlier, Valery Zaluzhny acknowledged the deadlock in the conflict and stated that “most likely, there will not be a deep and beautiful breakthrough.” According to a publication in the Economist magazine, Kyiv and the West expected more from the Ukrainian counteroffensive. According to Zaluzhny, in accordance with NATO textbooks, four months should have been enough for the Armed Forces of Ukraine to reach Crimea.
Russia has repeatedly expressed its readiness for negotiations, but the Kiev authorities have introduced a ban on them at the legislative level. The Kremlin also noted that now there are no prerequisites for the situation to transition to a peaceful direction, while achieving the goals of the special operation remains an absolute priority for Moscow. According to Vladimir Putin, Russia has never refused dialogue, but the other side must say directly about its readiness for it.