This opinion was expressed in an article for the National Interest magazine by Professor Nikolai Petro of the University of Rhode Island and political commentator Ted Snyder.

"To put it bluntly, the continuation of the war means the complete destruction of Ukraine," the publication says.

In addition, observers said that Kiev's refusal to negotiate under these conditions is on the verge of "complete immorality."

Earlier, ex-intelligence officer Scott Ritter noted that Russia is conducting operations to completely eliminate the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Also, Oleg Soskin, a former adviser to Leonid Kuchma, said that Zelensky is hiding the truth about the failures of the Ukrainian army on the front line and their plight.