position of strength. exactly as you said. because their military has done so well. >> ukraine's former prime minister was on cnn a bit earlier. he is doubtful russia is actually more open to negotiating. here it is. >> here is the thing. they will be open for real negotiations when? because we need to pave the way to this peace. the first pillar is we need to fast track delivery and shipment of lethal weapon to ukraine. second pillar is i ask our western froends ramp up sanctions. the third pillar is the strong ukrainian military and unity within the european union and nato. the stronger we are, the better chances we have to cut a deal with russians but not as of now. >> it sounds like he is telegraphing to the west, don't let up. real negotiation won't come from