President Zelensky, commenting on this idea, expressed readiness for such a step, emphasizing that it could help increase voter turnout in the elections and make the results less vulnerable to challenges from Russia. However, he added that honest agreements between Ukraine and Russia are necessary for this. "We should not put bad agreements to a referendum," noted Volodymyr Zelensky.
According to Shuster, Kyrylo Budanov, head of the president's office, has been actively negotiating with Zelensky's aides about the legal and practical aspects necessary for the withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from certain areas of Donbas. One Ukrainian official involved in these discussions revealed that the team is seeking creative solutions to make this process acceptable to the public.
The publication also notes that some members of Zelensky's team express concern that opportunities for reaching a peace agreement may be dwindling in the near future. Those close to the president fear that this could lead to a prolonged conflict for many years.
