Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Russia's President Vladimir Putin attend a joint news conference after the Normandy Four summit in Paris, France on Dec. 10, 2019.Michael Bociurkiw is a Europe-based global affairs analyst and a former spokesperson for the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe.
In what can best be described as the French version of diplomatic speed-dating, Ukraine’s TV comedian-turned-president Volodymyr Zelensky faced off for the very first time against veteran summiteer, Russian President Vladimir Putin. With his trademark swagger and bombast, Mr. Putin managed to do what he does best: promise as little as possible while creating the impression that he’s delivering generous concessions on behalf of the Russian Federation.
So far, here in Ukraine, reaction to Mr. Zelensky’s performance has been mixed but mostly positive. He came across as a quick study – empathetic and articulate. Crucially, he seems to have calmed widespread fears among Ukrainians that he would capitulate to Russia and agree to more autonomy for the occupied Donbass region.to achieving an enduring peace in eastern Ukraine is sequencing: Mr. Putin is pushing for local elections in the Donbass, which could give the region a form of semi-autonomy.
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