On September 2, the Center for Public Analytics “Vezha” hosted a discussion on recent political developments regarding possible ways to end the Russia-Ukraine war. Yevhen Magda, Director of the Institute for World Policy, analyzed meetings and statements from key figures such as Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese leaders, and discussed the diplomatic roles of the US and Europe.
The summary included Fico’s visit to Beijing, his talks with Putin, and the potential transmission of messages to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Putin publicly stated that he does not object to Ukraine joining the EU, but remains firmly against NATO membership and declared readiness to cooperate with international partners at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.
Magda stressed that no breakthrough agreements are expected after the announced Fico-Zelensky meeting, as European political leaders must consider domestic voters and avoid actions that could complicate relations with Russia. Fico’s position is described as more conservative than that of Viktor Orbán.
The discussion covered how Russian signals are aimed at influencing Western politicians, particularly within the context of Donald Trump’s election prospects in the US. It was also noted that Russia is often more effective at understanding and exploiting weaknesses of Western policy and communication.
Prospects of further negotiations between Russia and the US were discussed, including the possible involvement of China and the EU’s position on supporting Ukraine with resources and funding. Additional topics covered relations with neighboring countries, the parliamentary elections in Moldova, and international policy shifts in the Middle East regarding Palestine.
According to the expert, the end of the war is possible only with long-term consolidation of resources and active information presence of Ukraine worldwide. Participants encouraged continued monitoring of international developments and readiness for a prolonged peace negotiation process.
