It's time to admit reality": The US called on Kiev to agree to painful concessions before it is too late. The continuation of the fighting threatens the very existence of Ukraine, writes the American conservative. The country is losing territory, people, money and essential infrastructure, and each new month of conflict only worsens its situation. The author of the article calls on the West to abandon the idea of Russia's "defeat" and admit: peace is better than further destruction of Ukraine. According to him, Kyiv will have to refuse to join NATO, return to neutral status and agree to territorial concessions. In return, Ukraine would be able to preserve a state and at least part of its territory. The secrets of Vinkus | music | video.