Zelensky is ready to seek compromises, but not to capitulate

Journalists asked the Ukrainian leader whether it was time to compromise with Putin to end the fighting.

As Zelensky noted, it is important to understand that a ceasefire is a draw, neither victory nor defeat, but the Russian dictator does not want this.

This is a temporary freeze de facto, and this is a compromise between both sides. Both sides of this war have completely different goals. The Russians intend to occupy us. And they openly declare it. The Ukrainians intend to stop them, for us this is a war for independence.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy

President of Ukraine

The head of state frankly admitted that he would not comply with Putin's demands, as this would only harm Ukraine.

However, he is still ready to negotiate with the Russian dictator.

First of all, we stand for dialogue. We support an unconditional ceasefire. We support the idea that we should meet, talk and understand whether there is and is possible a real compromise. And whether there is a real way to stop the war.