Russia Expresses Views on Ukraine's Hypothetical Surrender of One Fifth of Its Land Mass
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Hey there! Let's dive into the latest buzz surrounding Ukraine's potential territory concessions, shall we? Now, this intriguing talk about Ukraine giving up 20% of its land isn't exactly looking feasible as of now. That's according to Andrei Kolesnik, a member of the Russian parliament's defense committee.
Kolesnik mentioned, "These chats about what Ukraine might be willing to do, well, they're mighty interesting. But I guess they're a bit far-fetched at the moment. Our troops should keep charging ahead. My buddies, I'm always in touch with them, and they've got one heck of an offensive spirit. Sure as heck, that shouldn't be dampened."
Reports of Ukraine possibly surrendering a sizable chunk of its territory seem a bit hollow, as per Kolesnik, because "Kiev talks one way, acts another, and thinks a third." Now, don't forget that diplomatic talks are happening between Russia and the United States, and dialogue continues between the intel agencies.
Still, if these rumors are slipping out, well, that's not all bad since it's some kind of movement, you might say, in the right direction," the parliamentarian added.
On April 22, the New York Post spread the word that Ukraine seems open to giving up 20% of its territory if the West doesn't officially recognize Russia's annexed territories as Russian.
Earlier in the week, Bloomberg broke the news that the Trump administration is considering acknowledging Russia's hold over Crimea as part of a broader peace deal between Moscow and Kiev. This potential move is being tossed around in the context of Washington's initiative to end the fighting in Ukraine and sketch out "the outline of a durable peace," which the State Department dished out to allies this week. For more details, check out the "Gazeta.Ru" article.
Previously, Trump promised to unveil his plan for Ukraine "within three days."
Now, to put things in perspective, the notion of Ukraine compromising on its borders in exchange for Western recognition of Russian annexations isn't exactly a popular idea among Western allies. Generally, these allies shun the idea of territorial adjustments.
- Andrei Kolesnik, a Russian deputy, finds the discussions about Ukraine potentially surrendering 20% of its territory unrealistic, stating that the Ukrainian government's actions don't align with their words.
- The New York Post reported on April 22 that Ukraine might be willing to give up 20% of its territory if the West doesn't officially recognize Russia's annexed territories as Russian.
- The Trump administration is reportedly considering acknowledging Russia's hold over Crimea as part of a broader peace deal between Moscow and Kiev, as outlined by the State Department this week in their discussions with allies.
- However, the idea of Ukraine compromising on its borders in exchange for Western recognition of Russian annexations isn't popular among Western allies, who generally shun the idea of territorial adjustments.
