Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky admitted that a compromise on Russia-held territories could be possible.
"I think, perhaps, when it comes to certain territories, this will be the only way," the politician said in an address to communities of the Chernihiv region.
Zelensky assessed the possibility of Ukraine returning to its 1991 borders and did not abandon his demand. However, he acknowledged the potential for some territories to remain under Russian control and stressed that the armed conflict cannot continue indefinitely.
On March 19, Zelensky stated that recognizing Ukraine’s lost territories as Russian was a red line for Kyiv. According to him, the issue of territories will be one of the most sensitive and complex topics in the upcoming negotiations.