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Ukraine’s Zelensky hints ‘real compromise’ could be made with Russia

Zelensky says further steps on peace talks will be determined in upcoming meeting

Volodymyr Zelensky stated Ukraine is prepared for "real compromises" to end the war, but not at the expense of its independence or sovereignty.
He expressed willingness to discuss compromises with the United States, while rejecting repeated "ultimatums" from Russia.
Zelensky reiterated that Ukraine would consider peace based on current battlelines, accusing Russia of "terrorism" through its demands.
He recently challenged Donald Trump's insistence that Kyiv make concessions, deeming it "not fair" to solely pressure Ukraine.
The Kremlin's spokesperson, Dmitry Peskov, indicated uncertainty regarding the timing of future peace talks, following inconclusive discussions in Geneva.

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