NATO considers ceasefire plan for Ukraine
Date
12/9/2024 6:04:07 AM
(MENAFN) Ukraine’s Western allies are reconsidering their approach to the conflict with Russia, moving away from seeking a military victory and focusing instead on helping Ukraine position itself for a potential ceasefire, according to Bloomberg. This shift comes as Russian forces make significant advances in the Donbass and reclaim territory in Ukraine's Kursk region, with Ukrainian morale starting to weaken.
Despite Russian President Vladimir Putin showing no interest in a ceasefire, NATO members are preparing for the possibility of negotiations, especially with US President-elect Donald Trump’s stance on Ukraine still uncertain. Trump has promised to reduce US involvement in the conflict and prioritize domestic issues.
At a NATO foreign ministers’ meeting in Brussels this week, discussions centered on providing Ukraine with more weapons while also exploring ways to end the conflict. One option mentioned is the establishment of a demilitarized zone, potentially protected by European troops. However, experts suggest that Ukraine’s manpower shortages and the West’s dwindling arms stocks could force the country into negotiations by next year.
Ukrainian President Zelensky has expressed willingness to accept a ceasefire without reclaiming territories lost since 2014, provided NATO membership is guaranteed. Meanwhile, Russia insists on Ukraine adopting a neutral status, demilitarization, and denazification as conditions for peace.
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