In a recent briefing, Andriy Yermak, head of the Ukrainian President's Office, laid out Kyiv's firm stance on the possibility of holding a referendum to enshrine territorial concessions to Russia in its constitution. Speaking to Interfax-Ukraine, he was unequivocal: "No, we are not doing this, and at the moment we do not intend to cede any part of our land."
Yermak echoed President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's approach that all territorial issues will be resolved through direct, bilateral negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin. While Ukraine acknowledges the changing realities on the ground caused by the ongoing conflict, Yermak stressed that the country will not accept ultimatums.
This position underscores Kyiv's commitment to protecting its sovereignty while keeping channels open for dialogue. By ruling out public referendums on territorial concessions, Ukraine is signaling that any adjustment of its borders must come from face-to-face talks, not unilateral or imposed votes.
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Ukraine not planning vote on territorial concessions, official says
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