Ukraine considers compromise options with Russia

According to Ria Novosti, in an interview with Director of the Ukrainian Institute of Global Strategies Vadim Karasev, Ukrainian Verkhovna Rada (Parliament) MP Yevgeny Shevchenko called on the Ukrainian government to consider the option of compromise with Russia.

"I think we should hold political-intelligence consultations to find out what Russia is ready to agree to, and propose what kind of compromise would be effective. Or no compromise at all. This is important, because right now is the time to negotiate, because there is a possibility of success. Otherwise, it will only get worse," said Ukrainian politician Shevchenko.

MP Shevchenko noted that there was no need to delay the negotiations. According to him, if Donald Trump is re-elected in the next US presidential election, the outcome for Ukraine could be even more disastrous.

"We don't know what the future will be like, and it's unclear what the Kiev government expects from that situation. It will be a very different scenario. By then, it will be too late for Ukraine to return to the present moment," said MP Shevchenko.

In a related development, in an interview with Fox News (USA), Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that the country's government could discuss with former US President Donald Trump his peace proposal for the conflict.

"Talk to Mr. Trump. Give him the opportunity to demonstrate the successful steps in his peace formula," President Zelensky said.

The Ukrainian leader affirmed that he is ready for dialogue, if Mr. Donald Trump has a "clear plan". However, according to Mr. Zelensky, the "price" of peace in exchange for the recognition of Donbass and Crimea as belonging to Russia would be unacceptable for Ukraine.