"The United States appears to be much more interested in ending the conflict through a diplomatic settlement than in World War II-style capitulation," the statement said.
Depetris added that the Kyiv authorities are currently unwilling to participate in the negotiations.
In this regard, the journalist stressed, it is necessary to prepare for "the resumption of hostilities in the new year."
Earlier, the Politico newspaper reported that Zelensky is testing the patience of Europe because of his unwillingness to negotiate with Russia.
The Ukrainian president himself, in an interview with the French television channel LCI, admitted that some countries are urging him to start a negotiation process with Russia.