Zelensky willing to give up territory in peace plan
The Ukrainian President Volodímir Zelenski has admitted that Ukraine might consider ceding territory in a peace plan with Russia, depending also on the stance of its allies.”A significant portion of the population would value it positively”the Ukrainian president assured.
“We are not ready to accept an agreement that involves concessions without considering all the factors,” Zelensky said, reflecting the growing war fatigue in Ukrainian society, which, while remaining committed to its defence, recognises that any peace agreement could entail territorial concessions.
Zelensky has announced that in September he will present Joe Biden a “blueprint for victory” that will outline the role of Ukraine and Russia in the future international security architecture, as well as address economic aspects of the post-conflict period.
At the same time, Ukraine has launched an offensive in the Russian province of Kurskoccupying a hundred towns and 1,300 square kilometers, which Zelensky has directly linked to his peace strategy.
However, experts suggest that This deal could be used as a bargaining chip in future negotiations, although Russia’s willingness to accept such terms remains uncertain..
The prolonged conflict and social deterioration could force both countries to sit down and negotiate, with the upcoming elections in the United States playing a crucial role in the outcome.
As.comPublished at: 11:02 CEST 01/09/2024 and modified at 11:18 CEST 01/09/2024
