Vikrant Shekhawat : Nov 30, 2024, 05:00 PM
Russia-Ukraine War: The Russia-Ukraine war, which has been going on for the last two and a half years, which is one of the deadliest conflicts of modern times, has now taken a new turn. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has indicated for the first time that he is ready to compromise with Russia for peace. According to a report by The Telegraph, Zelensky has said that his country can temporarily hand over some Ukrainian territory to Russia to end the war, but for this he has put an important condition: this area should be under the security umbrella of NATO.Zelensky ready to give up land for peaceThe report claimed that Zelensky said in an interview with Sky News on Friday night that Ukraine should temporarily hand over the area to Russia, which is currently under Russian control, to stop the war. He said, "If we want to stop this fierce war, then this step has to be taken. After this, with the help of NATO, we can get our territory back diplomatically." Zelensky's condition placed before RussiaThe Ukrainian President made it clear that for a ceasefire, Russia would have to accept that these areas would be under NATO's protection. His statement reflects a major change in Kiev's stance. Earlier, the Ukrainian government had made it clear that the fighting would continue until Russia vacates all its territory, including the four regions occupied in 2022 and Crimea.NATO's role and strategic changeThis statement by Zelensky has made NATO's role more important. If this proposal is accepted, it could open a new path for a ceasefire. Under NATO's protection, Ukraine hopes to be able to take back its territory later through diplomatic talks.Ukraine's compulsion or strategy?Zelensky's proposal also reflects Ukraine's current situation on the war front. Both sides have suffered heavy losses at this stage of the war, and the prolongation of the conflict has increased economic and strategic pressure. There is also a possibility that this move is part of a strategy to maintain international support and unite the global community for an end to the war.Russia's response and possible impactHowever, there has been no official response from Russia to Zelensky's proposal. If Russia accepts it, it could be the first major step towards ending the war. But it is also possible that Russia sees it as Ukraine's weakness and tries to impose its conditions.The world's eyes on the possibilities of peaceZelensky's statement could prove to be historic not only for the Russia-Ukraine conflict but also for global politics. This conflict has raised challenges such as energy crisis, disruption of food supply and displacement of millions of people around the world. Now it will be important to see what stance Russia, NATO, and the international community take on this proposal.Will this be the end of the war?Zelensky's peace proposal is a bold and diplomatic step, but the consent of many parties is necessary for it to be successful. This proposal could change the course of the war, but it is also clear that the road to peace will not be easy.Conclusion:This statement by Zelensky represents a significant change in his stance. It could give new life to the prospects of ending the war, but the reactions of Russia and NATO will determine whether this proposal can actually end the war.