Control of the Russian Federation over the fifth part of Ukraine: Kyiv has closed negotiations on the agreement with Moscow - FT

In the editorial column, journalists of the American edition write that in the United States, some western capitals and "in the corridors of Kiev" are increasingly leaning to the point that the war on the front line may be the best option. However, Ukraine still does not receive the necessary help even for such a scenario. The President's office has not yet commented on the publication.

Kyiv has closed negotiations on a possible peaceful agreement, under which Russia will retain control of the occupied territories, but their sovereignty will not be recognized. At the same time, the option of Ukraine's accession to NATO or providing it with similar security guarantees is considered. This is stated in the editorial material of Financial Times, published on Monday, October 7. Journalists point out that Ukraine is in its third winter of war with gloomy as ever.

In the East, her troops lose their positions under the pressure of the rapid offensive of the Russian forces, although this is the cost of heavy losses for Moscow. Half of the country's energy infrastructure is destroyed, and Ukrainians are preparing to spend hours without light and heat in the coldest months.

Meanwhile in Washington, some western capitals and "in the corridors of Kiev" there is a change in mood: from a firm conviction that the war can end only when the Russian army is expelled from Ukraine, to the reluctant recognition that the settlement through negotiations that will retain more Part of the country may be the best option. However, Kyiv does not receive the necessary support even to achieve this limited goal.

Ukraine's prospects overshadowed the danger of victory in the US election next month Donald Trump, who seeks a rapid cessation of war, as he promised. Some US and European officials hope that Trump will be able to at least win from Kyiv's coercion to an unfavorable agreement with Moscow, which can pose serious risks to Europe and America's security in the future.

However, at the same time as the escalation of the war in the Middle East, even some of the western capitals, which previously insisted on the need for a military victory over Russia, rethink their goals. Some Kiev officials in private conversations also complain that Ukraine lacks resources, personnel and western support for the return of territories captured by Russia.

"The closed door is talking about an agreement under which Moscow retains de facto control over about a fifth of Ukraine, which it occupied-although Russia's sovereignty will not be recognized-whereas the rest of the country is allowed to join NATO or obtain equivalent security guarantees. Under this umbrella, it could be rebuilt and integrated into the EU, like Western Germany during the Cold War, "the material authors said. However, this scenario is based on ambitious assumptions.

According to journalists, it is unlikely that Putin will agree to negotiate the exchange of territories for peace, as he believes that his forces can continue to acquire new territories. "No matter whether the purpose of the full victory or forcing Russia to sit at the negotiating table, Western allies should strengthen Ukraine's position. The Kremlin is pushed to negotiate an agreement that could satisfy Kiev and the West only when it feels that The cost of the war is too high.

Note that the publication does not refer to any source. The office of the President of Ukraine has not commented on this publication. Recall that on October 1, Financial Times wrote that Ukraine became more open in negotiations with the Russian Federation on territorial concessions. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Georgy Tykhy said that the information published by the US publication is false.