The State Duma explained Zelensky’s readiness for a diplomatic settlement
Svetlana Zhurova linked the statement of the President of Ukraine with the possible cessation of Western funding
Quick Look
First Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Committee Svetlana Zhurova commented on Vladimir Zelensky’s statement about readiness for a diplomatic settlement, suggesting that this may be caused by a lack of Western funding and the internal crisis in Ukraine.
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Why It Matters
Earlier, Vladimir Zelensky announced his readiness for a diplomatic settlement of the conflict, subject to a ceasefire.
The readiness of Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky to move to a diplomatic settlement of the conflict during a ceasefire may be due to several factors, including the cessation of funding from the West, said Svetlana Zhurova, First Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Committee on International Relations. She shared her comment with Lenta.ru.
Earlier, Zelensky said that Ukraine is ready to move to a diplomatic settlement with a ceasefire.
“Perhaps this is a process of various negotiations, Kushner and Witkoff came to him. Anything can happen, that is, some processes are going on. There are certain movements in Europe too. Perhaps there is simply a lack of funding. Maybe they are telling him that there will be no funding. And it is clear that this will further lead to an even greater crisis in the country,” Zhurova said.
According to the deputy, if this is a truly sincere desire to begin the process of peace negotiations, then Russia will welcome it.
“The military starts the war, but diplomats end it anyway. The main thing is to move from words to action. So far we have only heard words,” Zhurova added.
Open Questions
- Will concrete steps be taken to organize negotiations?
- Will the information about the cessation of Western funding be confirmed?
