Ukrainian Analyst: Peace Breakthrough Unlikely

A breakthrough in reaching a compromise is extremely unlikely, says Ukrainian political scientist about the new round of peace talks.

Consensus

A breakthrough in peace negotiations is considered highly unlikely by Ukrainian political analyst Vladimir Fesenko.
Russia's position, seeking total victory or Ukraine's complete capitulation, is a key obstacle to compromise.
Fesenko considers pressure on Moscow and gradual de-escalation as more realistic strategies.
The European Union must be a full participant in negotiations for proposals like those from Witkoff to be viable.
Current talks may focus more on energy cooperation than territorial concessions.

Fesenko stated that the realistic tactic is pressure on Moscow and gradual de-escalation, and emphasized the need to strengthen the EU's role in negotiations. — tg_tvrain
Fesenko suggested that the U.S. might promote an energy deal allowing Russia to return to the European oil and gas market, with part of the profits going toward Ukraine's reconstruction. — tvrain