Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that any territorial compromise in peace negotiations with Russia can only happen if approved by the Ukrainian people through a referendum or elections. Speaking amid intensifying US-led diplomatic efforts to end the nearly four-year war, Zelensky emphasized: “The people of Ukraine will answer this question.” This position reinforces Ukraine’s commitment to democratic legitimacy on the most sensitive issues of the conflict.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday that any potential compromise on territory should be decided by a popular vote, as US-led diplomatic efforts to settle the nearly four-year war with Russia intensify.
“I believe that the people of Ukraine will answer this question. Whether through elections or a referendum, there must be a position from the people of Ukraine,” he told journalists, including AFP, at a briefing.