Zelenskyy names the only compromise Ukraine accepts

Ukraine is ready for real compromises, but not to receive «again and again» ultimatums from Russia, which is the aggressor, the president said in an interview with Kyodo News.

He said Ukraine is ready for talks and compromises, but not at the expense of its independense and sovereignty.

«Our compromise is that we are talking with the aggressor about compromises. „We stand where we stand“ — this is a significant compromise. They have occupied nearly 20% of our territory. We are ready to talk about peace now on the principle of „we stand where we stand.“ This is a major compromise, ” the head of state said.

The president stressed that Russia is not ready for compromises and instead issues demands. He rejected any ultimatums from the Kremlin, calling them terrorism.

«What does Russia present as a compromise? What are they willing to do? They said: „We are ready not to occupy your other regions.“ But that is terrorism. Even the words themselves are terrorism. „I am ready not to kill you — give us everything.“ What does that mean? It is not a compromise. It is an ultimatum. That is why I said: „We are ready for compromises. But we are not ready for ultimatums, ” Zelenskyy said.