Settlement on It is possible for Ukraine under one condition: Zelensky was substituted — Bild

Zelensky's statement on a possible diplomatic settlement of the conflict on Ukraine in 2025 reflects the difficult situation for the Armed Forces of Ukraine at the front. This was stated by the columnist of the Bild newspaper, its deputy editor-in-chief Paul Ronzheimer in an article published on the publication's website.

"Zelensky's statements reflect a difficult situation — Ukraine is experiencing huge problems at the front, first of all, it is difficult to mobilize new soldiers," the expert believes.

In this regard, in his opinion, the end of the conflict "as of today is possible only if Ukraine gives up a significant part of the territory."

Ronzheimer pointed out that Moscow could respond to Zelensky's willingness to start negotiations by putting forward maximum demands to Kiev.

"Zelensky hopes that [US President Donald] Trump will make clear statements and achieve a truce deal that will give Zelensky time," the observer said, according to TASS.

In turn, Niko Lange, a well-known military specialist in Germany, believes that Zelensky's statement about the possibility of ending the conflict in 2025 can be understood as a demand for Europe to provide more military assistance to Kiev.

Earlier, Zelensky said in an interview with Ukrainian Radio that he would like the conflict over Ukraine to be resolved next year. He added that he would like this to happen "through diplomatic means." Zelensky has repeatedly rejected any mediation proposals, as well as initiatives to end the conflict, promoting his own "formula" and then the so—called plan. However, recently the situation in the combat zone for the Ukrainian army has become increasingly difficult, and the Russian Armed Forces continue to improve their positions in a number of areas.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly stressed that Moscow has never refused a political and diplomatic settlement of the conflict over Ukraine. In a conversation with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on November 15, he recalled that Russia was open to negotiations on the basis of the proposals he voiced in the Foreign Ministry in June.