Germany's Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul believes that Ukraine may be forced to make "painful concessions" in the effort to end Russia's war of aggression — a process that could ultimately conclude with a referendum.

Source : Wadephul in an interview with Neue Osnabrücker Zeitung, as reported by European Pravda with reference to ntv

Quote : "This will undoubtedly be an extraordinarily difficult process for Ukraine, which may end with a referendum."

Details : He said that Ukrainian citizens would then have to decide whether they can accept the conditions for ending the war — referring to Russia's demand for significant territorial concessions.

"The task of diplomacy is to craft compromises that both sides of the conflict can support. Ultimately, this will always involve painful concessions," the minister stressed.

He added that due to international diplomatic efforts, the chances for a ceasefire "have never been greater" than now. "An important prerequisite will be that Ukraine receives guarantees ensuring it will not be left defenceless against renewed Russian aggression," Wadephul said.

Background :

• Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the day before that three issues are causing the most debate within discussions on the "peace plan".
• On the evening of 30 November, talks were held between Trump's team and the Ukrainian delegation regarding the peace plan. US media have begun publishing details about the nearly five-hour meeting and the subjects discussed.
• After being briefed on the meeting, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said there was constructive progress in the negotiations, while US President Donald Trump again spoke of a "chance for a deal".

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