General Oleksandr Syrskyi, head of the Ukrainian armed forces, stated it is “unacceptable” for Ukraine to relinquish territory in any peace deal with Russia, emphasizing that a “just peace” requires a halt to fighting along current frontlines before negotiations. He expressed distrust in Kremlin claims of wanting peace, accusing Putin of using peace talks as a cover for military expansion. Syrskyi warned that Ukraine will continue to fight if diplomacy fails, asserting that the fate of Europe is at stake. He reiterated that any peace must come without preconditions or territorial concessions, highlighting the sacrifices made by Ukrainian soldiers.
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