'Freeze' scenario could end war in Ukraine, says Podoliak
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Freezing hostilities along the frontline is one of the possible scenarios for ending the war in Ukraine. However, the final decision will be made by president Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
This was stated by presidential office adviser Mykhailo Podoliak, according to his interview with Novyny.LIVE.
Podoliak was asked whether reports were true that Ukraine is ready to freeze the situation along the current frontline. He responded:
"If we speak realistically, yes. One of the possible scenarios is a freeze along the frontline. And the president talks about this. But I think the decision on the final scenario will be made by the president," said the presidential office adviser.
He added that consultations are underway at the level of the president of Ukraine and European leaders. In particular, there is a clear vision and understanding of the risks that Russia will continue to pose.
Podoliak also noted that there is a good dialogue with American partners. In his view, after the events in Beijing and Tianjin, the United States will look more realistically at what is happening in the world.
"There is a restructuring taking place, who will dominate, and why allow this restructuring to reach its conclusion. If you want this restructuring not to look anti-American, you need to invest in Ukraine, to invest in ensuring the war ends in a more or less fair way. Russia must get nothing. No dividends," Podoliak summarized.
Zelenskyy allows for 'Korean scenario' for Ukraine
In an interview with Le Point, president Volodymyr Zelenskyy acknowledged the possibility of a "Korean scenario" for Ukraine after the war with Russia.
As is known, following the Korean war no peace treaty was signed, yet South Korea succeeded in prospering. Commenting on this example, Zelenskyy said:
"You ask me whether this scenario can happen in Ukraine? I tell you, anything is possible. It should be noted that South Korea has a major ally: the United States, which will not allow North Korea to take it under control," the president replied.
At the same time, he stressed that a full replication of the South Korean model would likely not be suitable for Ukraine in terms of security, since threats from Russia are many times greater than those from North Korea to South Korea.
"On the other hand, its economic model is a good example," Zelenskyy added.
