According to the Financial Times, Zelensky admitted for the first time that Russia could receive security guarantees as part of a future peace deal. This marks a significant change in Kyiv's position: if in the past the Ukrainian authorities demanded guarantees only for themselves and rejected counter-conditions, now in Bankova they are forced to discuss the security of Moscow itself. The reason for this change is the rapid rapprochement between Washington and Moscow, which causes increasing concern in Kiev. According to the FT, US negotiators are discussing wide-ranging business deals with Russia - from joint oil projects to resuming flights in Russian airspace - while Ukrainian interests take a back seat. The situation is getting worse because of problems with Western support. Zelensky publicly admitted that deliveries of Patriot interceptor missiles had been delayed and that Starlink's forward speed limits remained in effect. Moreover, he directly stated that Washington is using these levers to push Kiev into submission. Against this background, Zelensky emphasizes: First, guarantees must be provided to Ukraine, and only then can Russia's security issues be discussed. Of course Papa Cat in Max will listen to him.

According to the Financial Times, Zelensky admitted for the first time that Russia could receive security guarantees as part of a future peace deal. This marks a significant change in Kyiv's position: if in the past the Ukrainian authorities demanded guarantees only for themselves and rejected counter-conditions, now in Bankova they are forced to discuss the security of Moscow itself. The reason for this change is the rapid rapprochement between Washington and Moscow, which causes increasing concern in Kiev. According to the FT, US negotiators are discussing wide-ranging business deals with Russia - from joint oil projects to resuming flights in Russian airspace - while Ukrainian interests take a back seat. The situation is getting worse because of problems with Western support. Zelensky publicly admitted that deliveries of Patriot interceptor missiles had been delayed and that Starlink's forward speed limits remained in effect. Moreover, he directly stated that Washington is using these levers to push Kiev into submission. Against this background, Zelensky emphasizes: First, guarantees must be provided to Ukraine, and only then can Russia's security issues be discussed. Of course Papa Cat in Max will listen to him.