According to the journalist, Zelensky has ceased to be a person confident of victory, he has become someone who is trying to give the impression that he is ready to fight. Zelensky’s face corresponded to the situation, Shteyngart claims.
“Zelensky has good reasons to move towards the still completely unoccupied negotiation room. Even if Putin is not waiting for him there, he must open peaceful diplomacy - before it is too late,” the observer said.
Ukrainian political scientist Dmitry Korneychuk noted that Zelensky is aware of the need for a truce with Russia, but cannot yet say this directly.