The President of Poland, Andrzej Duda, expressed the opinion that achieving peace between Ukraine and Russia will require significant compromises from both sides and will inevitably lead to neither side being able to claim a complete victory
In a recent interview with the Euronews channel, which was cited by the information agency "European Pravda," the Polish leader openly questioned the value of the so-called "victorious" hint in the context of possible conflict resolution. Overall, according to Duda, the ideal scenario for future peace should consider a balance of interests, where neither side can declare absolute victory. He stated publicly: "It should be a compromise. I mean, de facto, this peace, in my personal opinion, should amount to neither side being able to say that they won this war because each side, in a certain sense, must be willing to make concessions." Thus, his words imply that in order to achieve fair and lasting peace, Ukraine may need to accept certain restrictions and concessions, especially on issues that are currently subjects of the most intense disagreements. During the discussion of the regional situation, the Polish president emphasized that the continuation of the war could lead to losses for both Russia and Ukraine. His concept suggests that prolonging the conflict only deepens the crisis and complicates the search for a long-term solution. According to him, the active role in ending the war should be played by the world leader — the United States. He highlighted that American pressure could facilitate the signing of a compromise agreement and help establish a peace that, while not perfect, would bring stability and prevent further bloodshed. It is worth noting that recently, the administration of former U.S. President Donald Trump passed a document to the Ukrainian delegation in Paris containing proposals for conflict resolution. This document mentions the possible recognition of Russia’s control over Crimea and suggests an even more lenient policy regarding the lifting or easing of sanctions against Moscow. Such proposals elicited a sharp response in Kyiv: Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky explicitly stated that Ukraine would not agree to any conditions that contradict international law. He emphasized that Crimea remains Ukrainian territory according to international agreements and legal acts, and its occupation cannot be legitimized through any compromise or new agreements. The mass media periodically raise questions about potential future scenarios, including the balance of power and political arrangements. Equally important is the concern in some European countries regarding the possible consequences of certain proposals, especially those involving the recognition of Crimea as part of Russia. As noted by the financial publication Financial Times, some European officials fear that unilateral initiatives by the Trump administration regarding the recognition of Russia’s so-called "occupation" of Crimea could significantly undermine transatlantic security and even threaten the upcoming NATO summit scheduled for late June. According to analysts, many European countries adhere to this strict approach and reiterate their position of non-compromising stance on Ukraine’s sovereignty. They insist that supporting Kyiv in this difficult situation is principled and unwavering. They emphasize that civil diplomacy and international legal norms remain the foundation of their policy, and they are not willing to question the principles of Ukraine’s territorial integrity, even under the guise of seeking peace. Thus, although the prospects for reaching a compromise between Ukraine, Russia, and the West remain uncertain, one thing is clear: any future conflict resolution will require taking into account the interests of all parties, compromises will be central to this process, and without active involvement of international players, notably the United States, efforts to establish peace are unlikely to succeed.