NATO in Talks About Ceasefire Strategy for Ukraine, According to Bloomberg
Ukraine's NATO supporters have initiated discussions on how to prepare Kyiv for a potential ceasefire with Russia, according to a report by Bloomberg. Read Full Article at RT.com.
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Officials within the bloc are reportedly exploring diplomatic avenues to de-escalate the conflict in Kiev with Russia, as relayed by the outlet.
According to a report from Bloomberg on Wednesday, Ukraine’s Western allies are transitioning their strategy from seeking a military victory over Russia to positioning Kiev favorably for negotiations aimed at a ceasefire, based on insights from sources familiar with the situation.
This shift in focus occurs amidst significant advances by Russian forces in Donbass, a pace not observed since 2022, as well as the recapture of territory from Ukrainian forces located in Russia’s Kursk Region.
Russian President Vladimir Putin “has shown no willingness to discuss a ceasefire,” and with US President-elect Donald Trump set to take office in less than two months, Kiev’s NATO allies are preparing themselves “as morale starts to fade,” as Bloomberg noted.
While Trump's approach to Ukraine remains uncertain, he was elected on a platform that includes reducing American financial involvement in the conflict and prioritizing domestic issues.
During a meeting in Brussels this week, foreign ministers from NATO countries deliberated on how to enhance military supplies to Kiev, according to unnamed sources who spoke to Bloomberg, indicating that plans are still in a private and incomplete stage. They are also reportedly exploring various strategies to end the conflict, including discussing potential security guarantees for Ukraine that would not provoke Putin.
“Those discussions come amid recognition that the situation in Ukraine is unsustainable and negotiations should begin soon,” a senior Western diplomat told Bloomberg.
One suggestion mentioned involves establishing a demilitarized zone, with European troops assigned to ensure its security, as stated by a senior NATO diplomat to the outlet.
Moreover, even if the US continues its military aid, contrary to the rhetoric of Trump’s reelection campaign, escalating losses could compel Ukraine to begin negotiations by next year, according to Samuel Charap, a senior political scientist at Rand.
“Ukraine lacks the manpower to stop the Russian offensive, and the West has little left to give in terms of existing stocks of weapons,” he stated.
Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has previously asserted that Kiev is disinterested in NATO membership if it means excluding Russian territories that were part of Ukraine prior to 2014.
However, Zelensky mentioned to Kyodo News on Monday that Kiev could consent to a ceasefire with Moscow without relinquishing these territories, provided NATO membership is assured.
Russia has identified Ukraine's desire to join the US-led military alliance as a primary driver of the conflict. Putin's conditions for resolution include Ukraine adopting a neutral, non-bloc stance, remaining devoid of nuclear weapons, undergoing demilitarization, and experiencing denazification, as outlined by the Russian leader.
Mark B Thomas contributed to this report for TROIB News
According to a report from Bloomberg on Wednesday, Ukraine’s Western allies are transitioning their strategy from seeking a military victory over Russia to positioning Kiev favorably for negotiations aimed at a ceasefire, based on insights from sources familiar with the situation.
This shift in focus occurs amidst significant advances by Russian forces in Donbass, a pace not observed since 2022, as well as the recapture of territory from Ukrainian forces located in Russia’s Kursk Region.
Russian President Vladimir Putin “has shown no willingness to discuss a ceasefire,” and with US President-elect Donald Trump set to take office in less than two months, Kiev’s NATO allies are preparing themselves “as morale starts to fade,” as Bloomberg noted.
While Trump's approach to Ukraine remains uncertain, he was elected on a platform that includes reducing American financial involvement in the conflict and prioritizing domestic issues.
During a meeting in Brussels this week, foreign ministers from NATO countries deliberated on how to enhance military supplies to Kiev, according to unnamed sources who spoke to Bloomberg, indicating that plans are still in a private and incomplete stage. They are also reportedly exploring various strategies to end the conflict, including discussing potential security guarantees for Ukraine that would not provoke Putin.
“Those discussions come amid recognition that the situation in Ukraine is unsustainable and negotiations should begin soon,” a senior Western diplomat told Bloomberg.
One suggestion mentioned involves establishing a demilitarized zone, with European troops assigned to ensure its security, as stated by a senior NATO diplomat to the outlet.
Moreover, even if the US continues its military aid, contrary to the rhetoric of Trump’s reelection campaign, escalating losses could compel Ukraine to begin negotiations by next year, according to Samuel Charap, a senior political scientist at Rand.
“Ukraine lacks the manpower to stop the Russian offensive, and the West has little left to give in terms of existing stocks of weapons,” he stated.
Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has previously asserted that Kiev is disinterested in NATO membership if it means excluding Russian territories that were part of Ukraine prior to 2014.
However, Zelensky mentioned to Kyodo News on Monday that Kiev could consent to a ceasefire with Moscow without relinquishing these territories, provided NATO membership is assured.
Russia has identified Ukraine's desire to join the US-led military alliance as a primary driver of the conflict. Putin's conditions for resolution include Ukraine adopting a neutral, non-bloc stance, remaining devoid of nuclear weapons, undergoing demilitarization, and experiencing denazification, as outlined by the Russian leader.
Mark B Thomas contributed to this report for TROIB News
