Ukraine weary of conflict, discussions with Russia, territorial concessions may transpire
In an interview conducted by "Bild" in Kiev on Friday, Vitali Klitschko, the city's mayor and a prominent political figure in Ukraine, expressed his concerns about the ongoing war in Ukraine and called for a diplomatic solution to end the conflict with Russia.
Klitschko reiterated his primary focus on finding a peaceful resolution, stating that everyone in Ukraine is weary of the war and concerned about the loss of lives of patriots, soldiers, and citizens. He expressed his deep concern about the destruction of hundreds of cities in Ukraine.
However, when it comes to potential territorial concessions in negotiations with Russia, Klitschko left the decision-making to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. He noted that many Ukrainians will never accept ceding part of the country to Russia, but did not rule out the possibility of territorial concessions in negotiations.
Klitschko emphasized the responsibility of President Zelenskyy in making difficult decisions regarding potential territorial concessions. He stated that a negotiating solution with Russia is necessary, but did not provide specific details about the terms or conditions of the potential negotiating solution.
The interview did not provide any indication of the potential territorial concessions Klitschko might be considering. Similarly, the interview did not provide any specific details about the demands that Russia may have in the negotiations.
A large part of Ukraine is currently occupied by Russia, according to Klitschko. He noted that a diplomatic solution is the only way to end Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine. Klitschko's stance on territorial concessions in negotiations remains flexible, as he did not rule them out.
A portion of the Ukrainian population is reportedly unwilling to give up any part of the country's land to Russia. Klitschko's continued call for a diplomatic solution highlights the need for a peaceful resolution to the conflict that takes into account the concerns of all Ukrainian citizens.
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