The Berliner Zeitung believes that the time has come to realize that Russia has won the conflict.

The article states that Ukraine will never be able to reach the 1991 borders, even if all Western countries transfer their economies to a war footing. The author notes that Kiev has neither the people nor the ammunition for even a small offensive, let alone a major operation.

The author believes that it is time for the West to come to terms with the fact that Russia is winning the conflict and begin a dialogue about a new world order.