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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that Kiev is ready for "real compromises" in negotiations with Russia to end the war, but has ruled out any agreement that violates the country's independence and sovereignty.
Zelensky said today that Ukraine will not accept "ultimatums from the Russians," despite its readiness for dialogue.
"Stay where we stand, this is a great compromise," Zelensky said, implying that Ukraine has offered the option of freezing the current conflict lines as part of a possible peace agreement.
Zelensky stressed that Russia currently controls about 20% of Ukrainian territory, while adding that the willingness to discuss peace under these conditions constitutes, according to him, a significant concession on the part of Kiev.
"They took almost 20% of our territory and we are ready to talk about peace at this moment. This is a big compromise. But not compromises at the cost of our independence and sovereignty," he declared.
The Ukrainian president added that his country is open to compromises in cooperation with the United States, but not in the face of unilateral demands from Moscow, which he described as an aggressor.
Difficult talks in Geneva
Zelensky's statements come after the conclusion of the third round of talks in Geneva on February 18 between representatives of Ukraine, Russia and the United States.
US envoy Steve Witkoff expressed optimism after the two-hour meeting, but both the Russian and Ukrainian sides described the process as “difficult.” The sides remain divided on key issues, including territorial control and the terms of a possible ceasefire.
Moscow seeks full control over the eastern regions of Donetsk and Luhansk in Donbas, a demand that Kiev has consistently rejected, considering it a surrender of sovereign territory.
Another sticking point remains the status of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, the largest in Europe, which is located on the front line and has been under Russian control since March 2022.
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