Budanov Outlined the Most Realistic Scenario for Ending the War with Russia
The most realistic scenario for ending the war—or at least ceasing hostilities—could be a freeze along the de facto front line at the time an agreement is reached, provided that Ukraine is given security guarantees. At the same time, Ukraine will not agree to legally renounce the occupied territories.
According to the head of the Presidential Office, the cessation of hostilities could take place along the de facto front line that exists on the day the relevant agreement is reached.
“My personal opinion is that the most realistic option for ending the war—or at least ceasing hostilities—with security guarantees for Ukraine is along the de facto front line as of the day the agreement is reached,” Budanov said.
Thus, the scenario he proposed envisages the cessation of active hostilities without a prior resolution of the issue of the actual territorial occupation.
At the same time, Kirill Budanov emphasized that a possible cessation of hostilities would not mean Ukraine’s legal renunciation of its territories.
“That will not happen, and no one will do that,” added the head of the Presidential Office.
Therefore, according to him, Ukraine may agree to a cessation of hostilities along the de facto front line if it receives reliable security guarantees, but legal recognition of the occupation or relinquishment of territories is not under consideration.
The head of the Office of the President, Kirill Budanov, expressed this view in an interview with Latvian television.
Earlier, Kirill Budanov stated that Ukraine would intensify strikes on Russian territory if the Kremlin does not end the war. According to him, Russia “will feel this firsthand.”
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