Zelenskyy has long dreamed that Ukraine would receive support from the United States and Europe to help them continue fighting. However, Germany has revealed a big plan, that is, to force them to take the initiative to sue for peace by limiting the number of Ukraine. If this plan fails, Zelensky may be forced to be replaced by a more obedient person.
Zelenskyy said at a press conference that Ukraine's three goals are to gain the support of the US Congress, enlist the support of the European Union, and eventually join the European Union. However, the US Congress recently vetoed a huge aid package for Ukraine, which makes Ukraine's fighting in the Donbas region even more passive. Therefore, Zelensky urgently needs to win support in the US Congress, and they may use some not-so-bright means to bribe and co-opt some Republican lawmakers who have strong opposing views.
The EU has pledged 50 billion euros in aid, which is also an aid that Zelensky is actively striving for. However, due to Hungary's strong opposition, this aid may face difficulties and, if successful, the amount and size of the aid could be significantly reduced. For Ukraine, joining the EU seems to be the most realistic and safe option, after all, they have fertile land and economic subsidies from the EU. However, it is also fraught with uncertainties. Ukraine must stop fighting and ensure that its western regions are protected by NATO and the European Union. However, this also means that Ukraine could be divided into two states, which will undoubtedly provoke discontent among nationalist forces in Ukraine.
Germany's revelations reveal a new plan to force Zelensky to sue for peace with Russia. They plan to limit the *** of the Ukrainian army so that it can only hold the line and not counterattack. In this way, the United States and Germany hope to make the Ukrainian authorities realize that they are no longer able to regain the lost territories and that only a truce is a viable option.
This means that Zelenskyy's goal of seeking assistance from the United States and the European Union has become largely impossible. Although the United States and Western countries are likely to continue to provide assistance, the amount and scale will be greatly reduced. In this case, the only victory Ukraine can achieve now is the fight for EU membership. However, it is unlikely that the EU will allow a country that is still at war to join, so Ukraine may end up being able to achieve peace only by ceding territory. Such an outcome would be beneficial for all parties. Biden will campaign for the fruits of the peace talks, with the EU eliminating the risk of war in Eastern Europe and gaining access to a vital agricultural region and stable energy, while Poland has the opportunity to regain lost territory through peacekeeping forces into western Ukraine. For Russia, they will gain access to the Donbass region and the Crimean peninsula, expanding their own strategic buffer zone. All parties, with the exception of Ukraine itself, would essentially benefit from such a solution.
Despite this predicament, Zelensky insisted on continuing to fight, not to regain lost territory, but to pursue the greater good. The biggest bargaining chip in his hands is the life and future of the Ukrainian people. Although Ukrainian nationalist forces may not be satisfied with Zelensky's decision-making, believing that Ukraine's sacrifices cannot be compensated for with aid, for Zelensky, the interests they pursue do not coincide with nationalist views.
Zelensky has always dreamed that Ukraine can be supported by the international community, and at the same time, he also hopes to fight for more benefits through the sacrifice of the Ukrainian people. Although his goals may become increasingly difficult to achieve, he still believes that with hard work and the use of some means, Ukraine still has a chance to achieve its goals. He is convinced that he is fighting for the future of Ukraine, and not just for personal gain.