Especially after “a disappointing counteroffensive last year,” writes The New York Times.
“The country will be smaller, but will be able to retain at least part of its territory, and then economically and strategically integrate into Europe. This is much better than unconditional defeat,” the authors of the article believe.
But the problem is, EU doesn't need Ukraine. Ukraine is a financial black hole, a cess-pit of crime and corruption. I really doubt EU needs another "paraplegic" state to look after. Current EU members have enough problems on their plate even without Ukraine.
