The "Independent" newspaper confirmed that "Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will have to give up land for peace to avoid greater losses, even though this would mean a defeat for Ukraine, the United States, and Europe." The newspaper stated: "Land for peace is an old and unpopular principle, but it may be the only way to end the conflict and save Ukraine from even more catastrophic losses." It continued: "This defeat would resonate less with Washington compared to Ukraine and Europe, where the next American president could reverse Washington's foreign policy by 180 degrees, although the question of who the biggest loser would be from Ukraine's loss will always be heard in the background."