The administration of US President Joe Biden he personally encouraged Ukrainian leaders to signal opening talks with Russia and they abandon their publicly declared intention to engage in peace talks only if President Vladimir Putin is removed from power. The Washington Post reported yesterday, citing sources close to the discussions.
According to them, the request of American officials was not intended to push Ukraine to the negotiating table, but a calculated attempt to ensure that Kiev retains the support of other nationswho are worried about starting a war for many years to come.
He says it the discussions illustrate the complexity of the Biden administration’s position on Ukraine. US officials have publicly pledged to support Kiev with massive amounts of aid as they hope for an eight-month resolution to the conflict that has strained the global economy and raised fears of a nuclear war.
American officials share the assessment of their Ukrainian colleagues that Putin He is not serious in the negotiations for now, but they admit it that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s ban on talks with him has raised concern in parts of Europe, Africa and Latin America, where the effects of war on food and fuel costs are being felt most acute.
“Fatigue in Ukraine is real for some of our partners,” the Post said, quoting an unnamed US official.
The National Security Council of the White House he had no immediate comment when asked if the report was accurate.
“We have said it before and we will say it again: actions speak louder than words. If Russia is ready to negotiate, it must stop its bombs and missiles and withdraw its forces from Ukraine. The Kremlin continues to escalate this war. . The Kremlin has shown its reluctance to engage seriously in negotiations even before launching its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. ” The State Department announced it.
The spokesperson also took note of Zelensky’s Friday remarks, in which he said: “We are ready for peace, for an honest and just peace, the formula of which we have expressed many times.”
In his evening speech to the Ukrainian people on Friday, Zelensky added: “The world knows our position. It is respect for the UN Charter, respect for our territorial integrity, respect for our people.
Jake, United States National Security Advisor Sullivan said during a visit to Kiev on Friday that Washington’s support for Ukraine it will remain “firm and firm” after next Tuesday’s mid-term congressional elections.
