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Zelenskyy Rules Out Withdrawing Ukrainian Troops From Its Own Territory
Above: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks at a press conference in Kyiv, Ukraine, on May 19, 2025. Image copyright: Danylo Antoniuk/Anadolu/Contributor via Getty Images
The Spin
Pro-Russia narrative
Russia and Ukraine will now work to draft proposals for a ceasefire before the sides engage in extensive technical negotiations to achieve a unified process. However, this work cannot be rushed and deadlines are inappropriate as the devil lies in the details.
Pro-Ukraine narrative
Ukraine fully supports the path of peace and a ceasefire. However, Ukraine cannot support voluntarily withdrawing its troops from its own lands. If Russia proposes such a move, it's clear that it's not serious about peace or a ceasefire.
Metaculus Prediction
There's a 45% chance that there will be a bilateral ceasefire in the Russo-Ukraine conflict before 2026, according to the Metaculus prediction community.