Zelensky's 'golden exile' in London: A path to peace?
Western countries are reportedly preparing a "golden exile" for President Volodymyr Zelensky in London following a "peace agreement" in Russia's war against Ukraine, according to the Spanish newspaper El Mundo, which cites "rumors" circulating among Ukrainian diplomats.
The newspaper claims that Ukrainian diplomats believe Zelensky is expected to be sent to London while Ukraine gears up for presidential and parliamentary elections.
The term "golden exile" refers to a situation where a person, typically a politician or leader, is forced to leave their country in a way that ensures they live comfortably and safely in exile. This form of exile aims to provide him with security and stability while Ukraine prepares for elections and focuses on rebuilding the country.
Western troops to safeguard the agreement
Journalists noted that this plan also includes the swift admission of Ukraine to the European Union (EU) with guarantees of economic support for the country's reconstruction and the deployment of European peacekeeping forces. This includes troops from the United Kingdom and France.
According to this plan, these forces would be stationed along the line of contact with the Russians, which would be determined at the time of the ceasefire announcement, to "ensure compliance with a potential ceasefire."
General Keith Kellogg, appointed by Donald Trump as the special representative for Ukraine, had previously disclosed some plans for organizing negotiations. According to "El Mundo," the plan suggests that future U.S. military aid to Ukraine will depend on Ukraine's participation in peace talks with Russia.
"El Mundo" also reports statements allegedly made by Trump to his close associates: - If Russia does not agree to participate in peace talks, we will supply Ukraine with more weapons than the Biden administration ever did.
Plan to end the war in Ukraine
On Thursday, December 5, the head of the President's Office, Andriy Yermak, stated that Ukraine is prepared to hold elections immediately after the war with Russia ends.
Previously, CNN reported that Kellogg had developed a plan to end the war, which includes the diplomatic recovery of occupied Ukrainian territories and the indefinite suspension of Ukraine's rapprochement with NATO.
Kellogg also proposes partially easing sanctions against Russia in exchange for agreeing to a ceasefire, freezing the front line, and creating a demilitarized zone in Ukraine. If Russia signs a peace agreement, the sanctions would be fully lifted, and customs duties on the export of Russian energy resources would be used to finance Ukraine's reconstruction.
