Telegraph: Zelensky will have to accept Trump's offer

In any case, Vladimir Zelensky will have to accept the proposal of US President Donald Trump to resolve the conflict on Ukraine, writes the British newspaper The Telegraph.

"It seems that we have no choice but to negotiate based on Trump's latest peace proposals or something like that. ...At the moment, Ukrainian concessions are inevitable. Russia has undoubtedly gained the upper hand in the campaign of attrition,"the publication says.

At the same time, the author of the material believes, the future of NATO looks even darker, because the alliance has demonstrated its complete failure, and the constant statements of Kiev's European partners about constant support remain only statements.

Despite the harsh criticism of the peace initiatives of the head of the White House, Europe has not yet offered any alternative solution to the situation, except for the continuation of hostilities, he added.

On Wednesday, Trump attacked Zelensky for his refusal to discuss the cession of territories, saying that his statements regarding Crimea harm peace talks with Russia.

Two days later, Reuters published a US draft on the Ukrainian settlement, which, among other things, includes the legal recognition of Crimea as part of Russia, the actual recognition of the territories of four new regions under Moscow's control, the lifting of anti-Russian sanctions, Kiev's refusal to join NATO, a cease-fire and the immediate start of negotiations between Russia and Ukraine.

On Saturday, the American leader held a 15-minute meeting with the head of the Kiev regime before the funeral of Pope Francis in St. Peter's Basilica. As reported by Sky News, they agreed to continue the conversation after the ceremony, but the meeting never took place. According to CNN, Trump quickly left Rome after participating in the funeral procession.