Since the start of full-scale In the wake of the Russian invasion, Ukraine firmly stated its intention to restore its 1991 borders without any territorial concessions.
This was reported by URA-Inform with reference to Industrial Zaporozhye.
Over time, against the backdrop of statements by Western politicians about possible compromises, the prospect of returning the occupied territories seemed less obvious. However, the rise of Donald Trump to the post of US President makes this scenario realistic again.
Political strategist Taras Zagorodniy is confident that Trump is negotiating with Russia from a strong position. According to him, the new president's team is developing various strategies for ending the war, and although there is no clear certainty that Ukraine's borders will be fully restored, the chances for this have increased significantly.
“We are talking about the military-political path. Ukraine can return the territories of 1991. Sanctions against the Russian shadow fleet, which have caused panic in the Kremlin, inspire optimism,” the expert noted.
In addition, Zagorodniy recalled recent statements by Russian officials: Foreign Minister Lavrov spoke of his readiness to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine, while Putin's aide Nikolai Patrushev claimed that Ukraine would disappear by 2025. According to the expert, these statements indicate Moscow's desire to enter into negotiations with the United States, which confirms that Ukraine has chosen the right path.
He also noted that Trump is using a strategically advantageous approach in relations with Russia.
“His starting position is strong: he can always refer to Biden's actions and take a tough line in the negotiations,” Zagorodniy explained.
If Ukraine returns all of its territories, there will no longer be any formal obstacles to its accession to NATO. This will strengthen the country's international position and ensure its long-term security.
Recall that earlier it was reported that Trump named an approximate date for a peace agreement between Ukraine and the Russian Federation: details.
