Ukraine Rejects Land for Peace, Betting on Europe Amid Stalemate
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Kyiv has refused to cede territory to Russia in recent talks with the United States, locking the war in a stalemate.
Ukrainian officials rejected any deal involving territorial concessions. They instead demanded long-term security guarantees from Western allies.
The strategy is a gamble on future European Union support. However, EU nations are divided over key issues like seizing frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine.
With peace talks failing, the conflict continues with no clear end in sight. Ukraine is counting on sustained Western military and economic aid to maintain its defense.