Back in 2019, when Vladimir Zelensky won the presidential election in Ukraine, every news outlet in the world, including
BBC
,
Washington Post
,
The Guardian
,
The New York Times
,
CNBC
,
Sky News
,
CNN
, etcetera were surprised to see a comedian has won the election with a landslide. Even the United States Congress has also termed his victory as
victory of a comedian
.
Al Jazeera
in a commentary said
, 'Ukraine is on the verge of yet another revolt. This time, however, Ukrainians will not take their anger out onto the streets in another revolution; rather, it looks like they are getting ready to quietly rebel against the political elite and their corruption in the polling booths, as they vote for the next president on March 31.
Biden Should Pressure Zelensky to End the War in Six Months
The war in Ukraine has been raging for over a year now, and there is no end in sight. The United States and its allies have provided billions of dollars in military and humanitarian aid to Ukraine, but the war has taken a heavy toll on both countries.
President Biden has said that the United States will not pressure Ukraine to make any territorial concessions to Russia. However, he should reconsider this position. The longer the war drags on, the more likely it is that Ukraine will suffer even greater losses.
There are several reasons why Biden should pressure Zelensky to end the war in six months. First, the war is costing the United States and its allies billions of dollars each month. This money could be better spent on other priorities, such as addressing the climate crisis or improving healthcare.
Second, the war is depleting Ukraine's military resources. If the war continues, Ukraine may not be able to defend itself against a future Russian attack.
Third, the war is causing a humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. Millions of people have been displaced from their homes, and thousands have been killed. The longer the war goes on, the worse the humanitarian crisis will become.
Finally, the war is destabilizing the region. It is fueling tensions between NATO and Russia, and it is increasing the risk of a wider conflict.
Biden should make it clear to Zelensky that the United States will not continue to provide unlimited support for the war. He should also offer Zelensky a way out of the war, such as a negotiated settlement that would allow Ukraine to maintain its independence and territorial integrity.
Ending the war in six months would not be easy, but it is the best way to protect Ukraine, the United States, and the world from further harm. Biden should use his leverage to pressure Zelensky to make a deal.
In addition to the reasons mentioned above, there are several other factors that Biden should consider when deciding whether or not to pressure Zelensky to end the war. These factors include the following:
After careful consideration of all of these factors, Biden should decide whether or not to pressure Zelensky to end the war. If he decides to do so, he should be clear about his expectations and offer Zelensky a way out of the war that would be acceptable to both sides.
The war in Ukraine is a tragedy, and it is important to do everything possible to end it as soon as possible. Biden should use his leverage to pressure Zelensky to make a deal that would bring peace to Ukraine and the world.
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