OREANDA-NEWS The Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) will not withdraw from their positions in order to cede territory. This was stated by the President of Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky, his words are reported by Reuters.

"Ukrainian troops will not take any steps back on the battlefield to cede territory," the agency noted.

In comments to journalists, Zelensky also stressed that Kiev is ready for a truce only along the front line.

Earlier, Western analyst Christopher Chivvis assessed the consequences of territorial concessions from Ukraine. He stressed that the transfer of Donbass is not the worst option for the outcome of the conflict.