Zelensky considers options for 'painful peace' with Putin, - Media.

Ukraine prepares for US elections

President Volodymyr Zelensky presented his peace plan, considering various scenarios after the US elections. Spanish newspaper El Pais notes that the war in Ukraine has reached a critical point.

After two and a half years of war, Ukraine is on the brink of its capabilities. Russian bombings limit electricity supply to 20 hours a day, leading to harsh restrictions during the winter period. Ukrainians, although resilient, are starting to feel uneasy. There is also growing international pressure to start negotiations that may require uncomfortable steps from Ukraine.

Zelensky emphasizes the need to change Russia's rules of the game to achieve peace. One of his methods was deploying the Ukrainian army in the Kursk region, but this did not prompt Vladimir Putin to negotiate.

The Kyiv government calls on allies to allow the use of long-range missiles for strikes on Russia and guarantee further military, financial, and diplomatic support. Ukraine also wishes to join NATO.

Zelensky's visit to the US and meetings with Biden, Harris, and Trump showed that the path to peace will not be easy. Some Republicans accused the president of Ukraine of interfering in the US elections. Trump's sympathies for Putin and his skeptical attitude towards Ukraine are alarming.

The White House's reaction to the possibility of Ukrainian strikes on Russia is ambiguous. They seek a balance between deterring aggression and preventing an escalation of the conflict. Vladimir Putin, on the other hand, threatened the possibility of a nuclear response to strikes using weapons provided by nuclear states.

El Pais emphasizes that the war is reaching a dangerous stage. The future of Ukraine and Europe is at risk if allies give in to the threats of the aggressor. Zelensky understands that peace is possible only from both sides, but the security and preservation of Ukraine's freedom and sovereignty are key issues on which there can be no compromise.