Here’s my prediction. Putin pays Zelinsky an “Occupation Tax”, on a quarterly basis to offer reconstruction compensation in the rest of Ukrainian areas besides Crimea. Of course Zelisky will just steal the monies. This condition will lift energy sanctions in order to “pay the guy”.
“BRUSSELS (Reuters) -European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Sunday that any deal between Washington and Moscow to end the war in Ukraine must include Ukraine and the EU, adding that she will convene a meeting of European foreign ministers on Monday to discuss next steps.”
EU/Ukraine will keep the war going.