Most likely, within the framework of the ceasefire agreement, Ukraine and Russia will have to carry out" exchange of territories ". This statement was made by the US Permanent Representative to NATO, Matthew Whitaker, on the air CNN.

"No large chunks or sections of territory that were not fought for or earned on the battlefield will be given away just like that," he said.

In addition, Whitaker, answering the question of whether Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky could join the meeting between US and Russian leaders Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in Alaska, said that it was"quite possible."

Recall that on August 8, US President Donald Trump announced that as part of the peace agreement between Ukraine and Russia, they will have to make territorial concessions He emphasized that this is not only about Ukrainian territories, but also about Russian ones.

On the same day, Trump added that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky should be ready to"sign something" to resolve the war. He assured that the United States is working closely with Ukraine.

Russia imposes territory"exchange" on Ukraine

Earlier, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Russia is trying to bargain for more favorable positions to resume the war. That is why Moscow promotes the idea of"exchange" of one Ukrainian territory to another.

The President of Ukraine emphasized that all steps towards reaching a peace agreement should be such as to bring a real ceasefire closer.