Recently, Ukrainian ** Zelensky announced that he would resume the task of peace talks in mid-January, which is a change in his attitude of insisting on "resisting peace talks". Although the Ukrainian side has not yet made public the specific conditions for negotiations, this move marks the willingness of Ukraine to resolve the Russian-Ukrainian conflict through dialogue. This is of great significance for easing the situation and achieving peaceful development.
Ukraine's decision to restart the task of peace talks means that they officially admit that the current military confrontation will not solve the problem and will only increase tensions. Resolving problems through dialogue is an important way to resolve any complex international contradictions. This turnaround shows Ukraine's flexibility and pragmatism in seeking solutions.
Russian forces recently succeeded in capturing Maryinka, an important town in Ukraine, for the first major change on the eastern Ukrainian front since the Battle of **Mutt. Russian forces have the upper hand, and Ukrainian forces have taken a defensive posture in several directions. This change in the military posture will have an important impact on the development of the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Maryinka is a strategically important location in the conflict zone in eastern Ukraine, and the capture of the town is significant for Russian forces. With this victory, Russia has further consolidated its position in the conflict zone in eastern Ukraine and sent a clear signal to Ukraine** that they have the upper hand in this conflict.
Ukraine, because of its geographical location on the European continent and its national development strategy, has long hoped to join the European Union. Recently, Ukraine** was qualified for negotiations on joining the European Union, which is an important milestone for Ukraine.
Ukraine's accession to the EU can open up great opportunities for its economic, political and social development. The openness of the EU market, high standards of legal norms, advanced technology and economic system can provide Ukraine with more opportunities for cooperation. Joining the EU will bring Ukraine closer to the rest of the European membership and enhance their reputation and position in the international arena.
However, joining the EU also means that Ukraine needs to make a series of reforms and adjustments. Ukraine needs to adapt to the EU's economic, legal and political system, strengthen domestic governance, fight corruption, protect human rights, and other reforms. This will be a difficult task that will require the joint efforts of Ukraine** and all sectors of society.
Putin said that if he could go back more than 20 years ago, he would caution himself not to be overly gullible in relations with so-called Western partners. This sentence is full of deep meaning. At the beginning of his presidency, Putin was called a leader "close to the West", and he wanted to manage relations with Western countries such as the United States through moderate means. However, then Western countries took a series of actions, such as NATO's eastward expansion, the absorption of Russia's neighbors, and support for the Russia-Ukraine conflict, which made Russia begin to realize the true intentions of the West.
In response to a question from reporters, Putin mentioned that he should not be so gullible with Washington and its allies during his first ** term, which he described as "naïve". His words reflect a positive assessment of his personal political trajectory 20 years ago, but also reveal the situation in which he once overtrusted and reacted with the West.
Russian media believe that Putin's remarks show that he has deep remorse. Over the past few decades, Putin has tried to get closer to the West and even asked NATO to join, but has been met with indifference and rejection from the West. Russia, under the "sugar pot" of the West, has connived at the anti-Russian forces in Europe, which eventually led to the continuous escalation of the conflict in Ukraine and the loss of control of the situation.
Putin's sentiments once again remind us that there are no eternal friends in international relations, only eternal interests. When dealing with relations with the outside world, the state should keep a clear head and stick to its own interests and principles. For Russia, this lesson is undoubtedly valuable and a lesson that other countries can learn from.
Through this turn of events in Ukraine and Putin's confession, we can draw one conclusion: in the international political arena, mutual trust and cooperation are based on sincerity, equality and fair treatment. Only on such a basis can countries establish stable and lasting relations and achieve common prosperity and peaceful development.
Looking back at history, many countries have experienced similar hardships and lessons in the face of conflicts of interest and disputes between countries. However, only by learning from the lessons of the past, constantly learning from experience, and maintaining an open, inclusive, pragmatic and equal attitude can we better strive for more opportunities and space for our national interests in the international arena.
Finally, the relationship between countries is not only a political and economic relationship, but also an exchange of cultures, histories and peoples. Only by strengthening people-to-people exchanges and enhancing mutual understanding and respect can we build more harmonious and friendly international relations. This is a long and arduous process that requires the joint efforts of all parties to achieve the goal of true cooperation and peace.