Head of Ukrainian Presidential Office: Ukraine is not ready to compromise with Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s chief of staff, Andriy Yermak, has rejected the idea of handing over land to end the ongoing war that Russia has unleashed against Ukraine.

This comes in response to Recent comments by US presidential candidate Donald Trump on the rapid resolution of the war.

“We are not prepared to compromise on very important things and values… independence, freedom, democracy, territorial integrity, sovereignty,” Andriy Yermak said during a visit to Washington

Yermak said Ukraine would be open to advice on achieving a “just peace” in the war that began with the Russian invasion in February 2022.

Yermak’s visit to Washington took place just before NATO summit next week in Washington, where Ukraine is expected to be a central topic of discussion.

This statement comes in the context of recent statements by Donald Trump during a debate with President Joe BidenTrump has said he could quickly end the war if re-elected in November, although he has not provided details of his plan.

Reuters reports that Trump’s advisers have proposed a strategy involving threats to cut U.S. aid if Ukraine does not enter into negotiations with Moscow.

Asked about Trump’s potential handling of the war, Yermak replied: “Honest answer: I don’t know. Let’s see.”

He stressed that Ukraine would continue to seek support from any new US administration.

Yermak also discussed the upcoming US presidential election: “It will be… a decision of the American people. We will respect that choice.”

The United States has provided substantial military aid to Ukraine since 2022, totaling more than $50 billion.

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin announcement that an additional $2.3 billion in security aid for Ukraine would soon be announced.

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