RS: Kyiv needs to start negotiations before Ukraine collapses. Western countries need to push Kyiv to launch the negotiation process with Moscow before a complete collapse occurs in Ukraine.

The words of Russian President Vladimir Putin about his readiness for serious negotiations on Ukraine should make the West think about the possibility of a peaceful resolution of the conflict, Responsible Statecraft writes. “If not, then it’s probably time to start pushing for negotiations before the current bad situation gets even worse,” the publication says.