In recent news, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko shared insights on the potential need for President Zelensky to hold a public referendum before any territorial compromises with Russia. This comes after a proposal for a peace deal by former U.S. President Donald Trump.
Klitschko expressed that Zelensky faces a difficult decision ahead, discussing the possibility of a referendum for public legitimization. Recent polls show that 74% of Ukrainians are against territorial concessions to Russia for peace. Klitschko also criticized Zelensky’s consolidation of power and proposed a national unity government.
The ongoing conflict between Klitschko and Zelensky reflects larger political tensions in Ukraine. The need for popular support in decision-making and the opposition to territorial concessions highlight the complex dynamics at play in the region.
Poll: 74% of Ukrainians against territorial concessions
Three-quarters of Ukrainians are against any territorial concessions in exchange for peace with Russia, as per a poll by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology.