CCTV News reported on the 26th that the Russian Ministry of Defense issued a war report that the Russian army has entered Kiev from the west side, and has also blockaded the Ukrainian city of Sumy and Konottop, and the Russian side has prepared a negotiating delegation to negotiate with the Ukrainian side. Prior to this, Russian troops had infiltrated Kiev disguised as Ukrainian troops.
Russia's meaning is clear, the Russian army has entered Kiev, it is time to sit down and talk. This is Russia's bargaining chip, and if Ukraine does not talk about it, then the Russian army that blockades Kiev will enter the city in full swing.
Previously, Ukrainian President Zelenskiy repeatedly proposed negotiations, because he could not contact Russian President Putin, he was very anxious, and also asked Macron to bring words to Putin. What people did not expect was that after the Russian side proposed negotiations, Ukraine did not talk about it. According to the Russian Foreign Ministry, Ukraine rejected the talks, proposing that the 26th be considering the issue.
Ukraine What does this mean? There are three main reasons.
First, wait for backup. This support is not to say that the United States sends troops or NATO troops, this kind of thing Ukraine has given up its illusions. Zelenskiy's assistance was both economic and armament. The West does not send troops, Ukraine recognizes, but it is too bad not to pay and equip, right?
In fact, Western countries and even some international organizations have given aid to Ukraine, including the United States and France, which have approved aid plans. Some small countries in Central and Eastern Europe are also sending weapons to Ukraine. If Ukraine does not fight at this time, then this aid will also come to an abrupt end, after all, most of it is still military aid.
Second, Ukraine can sell misery and win sympathy, and this sympathy is somewhat useful, because there are Western countries behind the hype, Western countries can't do anything else, but there is a set of lies that can help Ukraine get more aid. More crucially, Ukraine can make the West increase sanctions by selling misery.
As the situation progresses, Wave after wave of Western sanctions, and if the Russian army really occupies Kiev, then the West will inevitably impose additional sanctions. Now that the Western sanctions list already includes Putin and Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov, the next step is likely to kick Russia out of the international payment system.
Third, carry a wave of death and gain chips for negotiations. Before the Russian army hit Kiev, Zelenskiy had been asking for negotiations, and at that time, negotiations could save Kiev, and concessions would be concessions. But now, the Russian army has come, this time to talk, the balance will be inclined to Russia, if Ukraine does not give in, the Russian army will directly enter Kiev, it is likely that the city lost and have to sign the alliance under the city.
Therefore, Zelenskiy's mentality has changed, and anyway, the defense of Kiev has been reached, then defend a wave, whether it is symbolic or really desperate to resist, at least the appearance must be put on display. If the Russian army can be held back, then Ukraine will have a certain degree of initiative, at least at the negotiating table, and the tone of speech will not be so weak.
Zelenskiy has released his selfie, proving that he is in Kiev and has not fled. Although Zelenskiy is not very good as president, his acting skills are still online. Now anyway, it is already a broken jar broken, barefoot is not afraid to wear shoes, there is nothing to lose, if you can't keep it, you still sign the alliance under the city, if you hold it, you can still look better on the face.