In a live discussion, the author examined key issues and challenges facing Ukraine at the current stage of peace negotiations. Special attention was paid to the positions of key allies—the United States, European countries—as well as the possible roles of China and Russia in the evolving political landscape.
The complexities of security guarantees for Ukraine were highlighted, including questions about their duration, ratification by allied parliaments, and the risk of renewed Russian aggression even if formal agreements are reached. President Zelensky emphasizes the need for concrete, ratified security guarantees, recalling past failures to uphold previous commitments.
The author also reflected on current political events, societal moods, and the spirit of the military and volunteers. A separate part of the discussion was devoted to postwar recovery, Ukraine's EU integration prospects, reforms, and anti-corruption efforts. The greatest value of Ukraine is presented as its human capital, innovation, and resilient spirit, even under wartime conditions.
Insights were provided into American and European support, troop rotations, key politicians’ stances on the war’s duration, and the prospects for a ceasefire. Other topics included electoral challenges, changes within Ukrainian society, and the role of international legal institutions in clarifying the status of temporarily occupied territories and returning cultural assets.
In conclusion, the expert underscores the need to preserve national unity, support the armed forces, reform the political system, and conduct effective negotiations with Western partners regarding the security and future of the country.
