Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko has acknowledged growing war fatigue within Ukraine and signaled a potential openness to negotiated solutions in the ongoing conflict with Russia, including the possibility of territorial concessions.
“Everyone in our country is tired of this war” Klitschko stated in an interview with Bild, conducted in Kyiv on Friday. He emphasized the significant cost of the conflict, detailing the loss of life among Ukrainian citizens, soldiers and patriots, as well as the widespread destruction of cities and the continued Russian occupation of substantial portions of Ukrainian territory.
Consequently, Klitschko advocated for a diplomatic resolution to the conflict. When questioned regarding potential Russian demands for territorial gains, he indicated that it was “too early to discuss” such specifics, adding that these decisions ultimately fall outside his purview and are the responsibility of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
“He has to make difficult decisions” Klitschko stated, acknowledging the inherent divisions within Ukrainian society regarding potential territorial compromises. “Part of the people will never be ready to give up part of our country to Russia”.
