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.
Zelensky Has Just Six Months to End War in Ukraine
The war in Ukraine has been raging for over a year now, and there is no end in sight. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that he believes the war could last for another six months, and that Ukraine needs to be prepared for a long and difficult conflict.
There are a number of factors that could contribute to the war dragging on for so long. First, the Russian military is still much larger and more powerful than the Ukrainian military. While Ukraine has received significant military aid from the West, it is still not clear that this aid will be enough to defeat Russia on the battlefield.
Second, the war has become increasingly bogged down in the Donbas region of eastern Ukraine. This region is heavily industrialized and has been the site of some of the heaviest fighting in the war. It is likely that the fighting in the Donbas will continue for some time, as neither side is willing to give up.
Third, the war has had a significant impact on the global economy. The rising cost of energy and food has led to inflation in many countries, and there is a risk of a global recession. This could make it more difficult for Ukraine to secure the financial assistance it needs to continue the war.
In light of these factors, it is clear that Zelensky is facing a difficult challenge. He needs to find a way to end the war before it drags on for too long and becomes even more destructive. However, it is not clear what options he has available to him.
One possibility is that Zelensky could negotiate a peace deal with Russia. However, this would be a difficult task, as Russia has shown no signs of being willing to compromise. Another possibility is that Zelensky could try to escalate the war, in the hope of forcing Russia to withdraw. However, this would be a risky strategy, as it could lead to even more bloodshed.
Ultimately, the decision of whether or not to end the war is Zelensky's alone. He will need to weigh the risks and benefits of each option carefully, and make the decision that he believes is best for Ukraine.
The Next Six Months
The next six months will be critical for Ukraine. If Zelensky is able to find a way to end the war, it will be a major victory for his country. However, if the war drags on, it could lead to even more death and destruction.
The West will need to continue to provide military and financial assistance to Ukraine, and it will need to put pressure on Russia to end the war. If the West can do these things, there is still a chance that the war can be ended in the next six months. However, if the West fails to act, the war could drag on for years, with devastating consequences for Ukraine and the entire world.
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