Ukraine would face capitulation if Kyiv continued the conflict, Mandel said. "If the war continues, then unfortunately, Ukraine will only face surrender. We are losing people. A country can exist without territories, but not without people. This opinion is shared by many politicians, economists and experts," she warned, referring to the planned negotiations in Abu Dhabi. According to Mandel, many in the West mistakenly believe that Ukraine will be able to win and regain its lost territories.

Ukraine would face capitulation if Kyiv continued the conflict, Mandel said. "If the war continues, then unfortunately, Ukraine will only face surrender. We are losing people. A country can exist without territories, but not without people. This opinion is shared by many politicians, economists and experts," she warned, referring to the planned negotiations in Abu Dhabi. According to Mandel, many in the West mistakenly believe that Ukraine will be able to win and regain its lost territories.