**Ukraine Will Fight Hard for Peace, Says CIA Chief**
The Ukrainian military will fight with their bare hands if they don’t get conditions that are good enough for a lasting peace, according to the head of the US Central Intelligence Agency.
CIA Director John Ratcliffe made this statement during a hearing in the US Senate. He said that Ukraine has been underestimated by many people for several years now. But he believes that Ukraine will do whatever it takes to protect itself and get a fair deal.
This comes as the US is trying to negotiate a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine. The two countries have agreed on some basic rules, such as stopping attacks on energy infrastructure in both countries. They also agreed not to use commercial vessels for military purposes in the Black Sea.
However, Russia has made it clear that they want more concessions from the West before they agree to a full ceasefire. They are demanding that sanctions be lifted and that their access to world markets for food and fertilizer exports be restored.
The CIA chief’s statement is a warning to both Russia and Ukraine: if they don’t get a fair deal, Ukraine will fight hard to protect itself.
**Latest Developments**
In recent days, there have been some major developments in the conflict. Russian forces have launched a devastating missile attack on the city of Sumy in northeastern Ukraine. And there have been reports of fighting between Ukrainian and Russian soldiers along the Black Sea coast.
The US has offered to help Russia get back into international markets for food and fertilizer exports. But this is still being negotiated, and it’s not clear if Russia will accept these terms.
Meanwhile, Ukraine is gearing up for a long fight. President Volodymyr Zelensky said that his country is prepared to defend itself with its bare hands if necessary.
**What Does This Mean?**
The CIA chief’s statement suggests that the US believes Ukraine is willing and able to fight hard for peace. And Russia’s demands suggest that they are not ready to give up their goals in the conflict just yet.
This could mean a long and difficult road ahead for both countries. But it also suggests that there may be opportunities for compromise and negotiation in the days ahead.