Zelensky's Last Chance: The Telegraph Explains How Europe's Impotence and Trump's Policies Will Bring Victory to Putin.

Ukraine is facing a tough choice: accept Putin's terms for 'peace' or lose U.S. support. Donald Trump aims to be a 'peacemaker', but is willing to sacrifice Kyiv for it.

According to The Telegraph, Washington is considering a scenario where a ceasefire would mean capitulation rather than a chance for peace. The Trump administration is increasingly leaning towards Ukraine having to cede part of its territory to end the war. The U.S. is trying to persuade Kyiv to agree to a deal that would effectively recognize the occupation of five Ukrainian regions.

The Ukrainian government must concede in exchange for stopping hostilities. Such an unconditional condition is gradually taking shape - Western sources.

Russia is gradually increasing its demands. Initially, it offered to stop attacks on energy infrastructure and declare a moratorium on hostilities in the Black Sea. Ukraine agreed to these initiatives, although they were one-sided. However, now the Kremlin demands the cessation of arms supplies to Ukraine, which leads to the freezing of the front line in favor of Russia. However, the resignation of Zelensky and the establishment of a transitional government under U.N. control is the ultimate condition.

Trump's position and that of his entourage raises serious concerns. According to their rhetoric, Zelensky is seen as an obstacle to achieving peace, and Ukraine is an artificial state made up of conflicting regions. This position aligns with the Russian narrative. Particularly symbolic is the arrival of Kirill Dmitriev in Washington, who is one of Putin's key confidants and is negotiating the future of Ukraine with the highest offices.

Signing an agreement on Putin's terms will have catastrophic consequences for Ukraine. It will lead to the destruction of the moral and material well-being of a society that has already experienced the liberation of Kherson. Millions will have to evacuate, while the rest will be under threat of repression. Moreover, this could be the first step towards the occupation of the Baltic countries through the Suwalki Corridor, which opens up a route to Kaliningrad.

Time to respond to a potential loss of U.S. support is running out. This issue concerns not only Ukraine's sovereignty but also trust in the international security system. If the U.S. withdraws from its commitments, it will signal to Russia and China that Taiwan may be left unsupported.

Ukraine continues to fight: the economy, though diminished, holds steady; the army is weary but unyielding; people are tired but have not given up. However, if faced with an ultimatum - peace on Putin's terms or loss of U.S. support - it will be a turning point in the war. Kyiv's response to this challenge will determine the future not only of Ukraine but of all Europe.

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