do not close the door to peace negotiations

(Time.news) – The Biden administration is privately encouraging Ukrainian leaders to send signals of openness to peace negotiations with Russia and to stop publicly refusing to enter into negotiations, unless Russian President Vladimir Putin is deposed. This was reported by the Washington post, which cites sources aware of the ongoing discussions between the White House and Kiev. The American request, adds the capital daily, does not aim to push Ukraine to negotiate, to surrender, but is a move to continue to guarantee Kiev the support of other countries, especially in the face of the hypothesis that the war lasts for many years.
The position of the United States, which would have invited Zelensky not to publicly close the door to negotiations with Russia, could be a sign of concern in view of the upcoming Midterm elections, writes the Washington Post. Support among Republicans for measures in favor of Ukraine is dwindling. A Conservative victory on Tuesday could seriously challenge the White House line of backing Kiev without delay. To date, Washington has guaranteed Ukrainians over $ 17 billion in military aid, the largest financial intervention since the Cold War.