**DW** has conducted interviews with soldiers and civilians in eastern Ukraine to explore local sentiments regarding potential territorial concessions to Russia amidst ongoing negotiations. The report highlights the complex views held by individuals on the ground about the possibility of ceding territory as a means to bring an end to the conflict.
Amid the ongoing US-mediated negotiations aimed at concluding Russia’s war in Ukraine, the article raises questions about the feasibility of territorial compromises. The perspectives shared by those living in the region reflect the deep divisions and uncertainties surrounding the conflict’s resolution.
While some locals express a willingness to consider territorial concessions in exchange for an end to the war, others remain resolute in their refusal to cede any part of Ukraine to Russia. The report underscores the human cost of the conflict and the personal stakes involved in the decision-making process.