Zelensky considers a referendum on a peace agreement with Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that a document ending the war with Russia could be submitted to a nationwide referendum.
He made this remark during a conversation with journalists, according to Ukrinform.
According to him, the referendum would not concern individual articles or provisions, but the entire text of the possible peace agreement. The president emphasized that citizens should have the right to clearly respond “yes” or “no” to the proposed format for ending the war.
Zelensky said that one of the proposals from the Russian side included the withdrawal of occupiers from parts of Ukrainian regions and, at the same time, Ukraine giving up the Donbas. In these territories, there was talk of creating a “free economic zone.”
The president stressed that Ukrainian law does not allow the introduction of such a regime in the proposed form, which would require a “special decision”—that is, a referendum.
The head of state explained that only a referendum could answer whether citizens are willing to accept the formula “either this agreement or war.” He acknowledged that this would be a serious test for society, as it concerns a strategic choice for the country.
At the same time, Zelensky believes that making such a decision without direct public participation would be wrong.
