The “land for NATO” concept is the only viable outcome of the war in Ukraine, says FT (and the White House, privately) But the reverse is definitely true - Russia will not stop until Ukraine is in NATO 1/
Ukraine is losing ground in the east as Russian forces advance relentlessly, albeit at immense cost in men and equipment 2/
Some Ukrainian soldiers and civilians too now fear a "forever war" scenario 3/
Public opinion in Ukraine is shifting: 57% of respondents now support peace negotiations with Russia, up from 33% a year earlier 4/
However, 55% of Ukrainians remain opposed to any formal cession of territory as part of a peace deal, down from 87% last year 5/
What FT is not saying is that the percentage of Russians exercising the desire for the war to end is also at all time high - 49% 6/
The war's toll on Ukrainian society is intensifying: 77% of respondents reported losing family members, friends, or acquaintances, four times more than two years ago 7/
European diplomats note a shift in discussions around potential settlements, with more openness from Ukrainian officials to discuss ceasefires even with Russian troops on their territory 8X
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