US, NATO: Talks on Ukraine possible if Kyiv liberates Kherson

The US and NATO deem the start of peace talks on Ukraine possible if Kyiv recaptures Kherson, the battle for which has both strategic and diplomatic significance, Report informs referring to the La Repubblica newspaper.

Washington is in constant communication on this issue with Brussels and allies, and also inspires this thought to the Ukrainian authorities.

According to the publication, it is no coincidence that Washington and NATO confirmed the sending of a batch of air defense missiles against drones to Kyiv. The main premise is that the return of Kherson, a strategic goal in terms of access to the sea and control of water resources, can change the course of the conflict, and after its liberation, negotiations can be started from a position of strength. According to the newspaper, the White House for the first time began to suggest such a specific scenario.