NATO is trying to strengthen the position of Ukraine with arms

Ukraine's allies are trying to put Ukraine in a "position of strength" to confront Russia or negotiate an end to the war. Although NATO is rushing to give Ukraine as many weapons as possible, there are many difficulties in helping the country. 

This is stated in the article by Bloomberg.

Allies think about how to help Ukraine without angering Putin

During the meeting in Brussels, the foreign ministers of the allied countries focused on the issue of transferring more weapons to Ukraine. They also considered various scenarios for ending the war, which could serve as a basis for negotiations with Russia. 

Anonymous sources told Bloomberg that one of the possible options for a ceasefire is the creation of a demilitarized zone, which is likely to be guarded by European troops. However, Russia has not yet shown any willingness to come to the negotiating table. Instead, the aggressor country continues its offensive, maintaining a significant advantage in human resources.

Analysts drew attention to the statement of President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who has emphasized that a diplomatic solution is necessary. He also noted that he is ready to discuss the cessation of hostilities, although he insists that no solution can violate Ukraine's internationally recognized borders. Researchers argue that this is a direct admission that Ukraine does not have enough resources to end the war by force.

Russia has more advantages to win the negotiations

Meanwhile, Ukraine insists on joining NATO on all of its territories, not just those that are not occupied. The Alliance believes that this would be a pretext for escalating the conflict with Russia.

According to a senior NATO official, the Russian army is increasing the pace of its offensive, which is putting more pressure on Ukrainian positions. Despite daily losses of about 1,500 killed and wounded, Russia is mobilizing about 30,000 new troops every month, allowing it to maintain a superiority in manpower.

"Putin is clearly in the lead and is not particularly eager to negotiate," Estonian Ambassador to NATO Jüri Luik told the national public broadcaster ERR.

Recently, former NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg made a loud statement about the Ukrainian occupied territories and the ceasefire, suggesting that they be given to Russia.

Meanwhile, the Lithuanian Foreign Minister said that Ukraine needs to be provided with security guarantees from NATO.

Subsequently, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha explained why Ukraine is not currently pushing for NATO membership.