Ukrainian soldiers preparing for battle in Harkov’s Ukraine declare that they do not have hopes for immediate ceasefire and reject proposals for terminating territories to Russia. Their statements were made a few days before the Alaska meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The Ukrainian government is concerned that Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin may seek a peace deal that will include concessions from Ukraine, something President Volodimir Zelenski has already categorically rejected.
“To give to whom and why?” The 58th Motor Brigade Education Commander wonders, known for the nickname Chef.
Disagreements with Trump positions
The US president said on Monday that both Ukraine and Russia will have to make territorial concessions to end the war, which has entered its fourth year. At the same time, the EU reiterated its support in Kiev and Ukraine’s right to decide freely for its future.
In the field, Russian troops are being promoted to eastern Ukraine, exacerbating the pressure for compromise. The attack is followed by months of air strikes in cities and villages in the area.
Divided public opinion
According to a Gallup poll, 69% of Ukrainians support the end of war through negotiations, but almost the same percentage do not believe this will happen soon. “All the ways to peace go through the negotiating table, but I can’t say that Irene will come tomorrow, because the enemy continues the invasion,” says the soldier under the 58th Brigade Champion.
Other soldiers are open to a truce, provided that Russia will be forced to sign a peacekeeping agreement. “Only when Russia suffers great casualties to abandon any idea of military pressure on us will we be able to put an end to this war,” the trainer underlined the 43rd Brigade Snail.