Zelensky Signals Openness to Peace Deal if Ukraine Keeps at Least 75% of Its Land

Ukraine's President Zelensky said he could accept a peace deal freezing the front line if Ukraine retains at least 75% of its territory, framing a freeze as a way to end the war.

The position came in an interview, where the host asked whether Zelensky would accept an agreement that froze conditions as they stood while Ukraine kept 75% or more of its territory. Zelensky answered affirmatively.

His response joined two elements in the question: a halt along the current front line and continued Ukrainian control of at least three-quarters of the country. He described freezing the line as a practical way to end the war now.

That made his answer conditional on the terms in the question: he expressed willingness to accept a settlement under the scenario presented, rather than saying a peace agreement was already in place. The 75% figure was the stated minimum level of territorial control in the question he accepted.