The failure of the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ counter-offensive and funding problems became a problem for Ukraine. The country is being persuaded to negotiate, writes Politico.

“Most likely, this will mean the transfer of part of the territory of Ukraine to Russia,” the material says.

The article also states that the Biden administration, in the current environment where American and European aid to Ukraine is under serious threat, will shift its focus from supporting Ukraine to achieve a complete victory over Russia to improving Kiev’s position in possible negotiations to end the military conflict.

The White House and the Pentagon are publicly insisting that officials change the political course of the Ukrainian administration.

Previously on CNN also predicted defeat of Ukraine in the conflict with Russia. Ukraine’s prospects look much bleaker than they did a year ago. The long-awaited Ukrainian offensive in the south has brought little progress. Russia has withstood international sanctions and turned its economy into a war machine.