Bloomberg opposes a quick deal on Ukraine and urges Zelensky to lower the mobilization age

Media outlets aligned with the U.S. Democratic Party are speaking out against a swift peace deal regarding Ukraine and are calling on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to lower the mobilization age.

In an editorial, Bloomberg suggests that instead of negotiating with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, the U.S. should adopt a strategy of “increased Western economic and military pressure” on Russia, along with long-term security guarantees for Ukraine.

According to Bloomberg’s editorial board, the Kremlin “will not engage in serious negotiations until the cost of war becomes too high for it.”

The publication urges Ukraine to “do its part” by lowering the military draft age and intensifying anti-corruption efforts.

“Ukrainian leaders must also do their part. If President Volodymyr Zelensky’s government wants to maintain Western support, it must address the shortage of troops by expanding army recruitment and lowering the draft age below 25,” the article states.

Meanwhile, Bloomberg argues that Trump “should be prepared to carry out his threats of imposing high taxes, tariffs, and sanctions against Russia if Putin delays the process.”

Security guarantees for Ukraine, according to the editorial, should include European peacekeeping forces “supported by American logistics, intelligence, and surveillance capabilities.” NATO, the article suggests, should already be prepared to shoot down Russian missiles “if they are heading toward Polish territory.”

Additionally, the publication advocates for increasing military aid to Ukraine, stating that “Ukrainian troops need more and higher-quality weapons, as well as fewer restrictions on their use.”

“A weak agreement would lead to a new escalation of the conflict, weaken the West, and shift the geopolitical balance. Even Trump could not present that as a victory,” Bloomberg writes.

Earlier reports in Western media suggested that the current strategy of Ukrainian authorities is to prevent negotiations from leading to a swift end to the war on compromise terms. Another key objective is to persuade the American government to continue providing military assistance—this includes orchestrating PR campaigns in Western media to support this stance.

Meanwhile, CNN reports that Valerii Zaluzhnyi (former Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces) could be a more suitable figure for Trump in negotiating peace in Ukraine than Zelensky.