Volodymyr Fesenko underscored the need for a fundamental shift in the approach to peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia.
Fesenko explained who should actually negotiate with the Russian Federation and what agreements should be reached / © TSN
A direct meeting between Volodymyr Zelenskyy and dictator Putin at this juncture will not lead to the cessation of hostilities.
This perspective was shared by the well-known Ukrainian political analyst, Volodymyr Fesenko.
He criticized Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s interest in the idea of direct public talks with Volodymyr Putin, characterizing their potential dialogue as an “absolute negotiating dissonance.”
“What I absolutely do not comprehend is Zelenskyy’s fixation on a meeting and negotiations with Putin. I am aware that they will invoke ‘the stadium, then the stadium.’ However, Putin is not Poroshenko, and his logic differs entirely from Zelenskyy’s, and peace negotiations are not a spectacle of Ukrainian public politics,” the political scientist reflected.
In his estimation, Putin is disinclined not only to negotiate with Zelenskyy but even to meet him. He certainly eschews public peace discussions. Fesenko explains that the Russian dictator favors clandestine diplomacy.
“Putin and Zelenskyy represent an absolute negotiating dissonance. This does not preclude the possibility of peace talks between Ukraine and Russia. Such negotiations are both feasible and necessary, but not at the highest level and not concerning ‘stable and lasting peace.’ Agreements should only be for a ceasefire, conducted by special representatives or negotiation delegations. Without top-level talks. The logic of negotiations needs to be altered, not only by the Americans but by us as well,” the expert advised.
In his comments, Fesenko elaborated on his stance, explaining that while Trump previously insisted on bilateral negotiations, the current White House head is no longer pressing for this.
He also outlined why he believes a ceasefire on the front lines is the sole actionable step toward ending the war.
“This is the only way to halt the war. Reaching an agreement on territorial issues, for instance, is unfeasible. And if Russia decides to initiate a new conflict, no treaty will deter them. To prevent future hostilities, we must also utilize our time effectively and grow even stronger. Putin does not attack the strong,” Fesenko explained his viewpoint.
Earlier, Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Putin had refused to engage in negotiations with him on the sidelines of the G7 summit.
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