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In the backdrop of these talks, President Zelensky expressed a willingness to negotiate a land swap with Russia, signaling some openness to compromise if it leads to an end to hostilities. Although exact details of the proposal remained unclear, it was apparent that the negotiations are driven by a desire for stability—something that has eluded the region since 2022, when Russia annexed four key territories.
Zelensky acknowledged the grave circumstances surrounding the conflict, stating, "we will swap one territory for another," though he recognized that defining what territories would be up for negotiation would require careful deliberation.