"The U.S. is playing a very tough game right now," an expert discussed what to expect from the peace negotiations.

He discussed this in his blog.

“This format of negotiations carries the risk that the Americans will reach an agreement with the Russians before they do with the Ukrainians. Ukraine might end up with a sufficiently consolidated American-Russian position in the second stage, making it very difficult to counter. And yes, we feel hurt; we believe this is wrong and unfair, but the U.S. views this situation through the eyes of a lizard,” explains Ruslan Bortnik.

In other words, he states, Ukraine is dependent on Western assistance, and it turns out that the U.S. finds it easier to pressure Ukraine than Moscow, which highlights the main difference between us when it comes to seeking compromises and peaceful negotiations.

“The U.S. is currently playing a very tough game. Our attempt to behave like a gopher in the desert—digging a burrow, hiding, and waiting out the storm—provokes immense irritation from the U.S.,” adds Ruslan Bortnik.

According to the expert, from discussions with American colleagues, it became clear that the U.S. either expects Ukraine to agree to end the war with Russia as quickly as possible or they will leave it to us and the Europeans, and then they won’t be interested, simply setting a price for weapons. So, he concludes, the ice has broken, and it seems to be under our feet.

As reported by ZN.UA, Sheitelman stated that after the Russian drone strike on Chernobyl, Russia cannot be brought back into the civilized world.

ZN.UA also reported that Karasev discussed whether NATO could be established in Ukraine: “Let Europe chip in and provide the funds”.