{"id":38364,"date":"2026-08-25T18:42:25","date_gmt":"2026-08-25T15:42:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tdcenter.org\/?p=38364"},"modified":"2026-09-01T19:08:30","modified_gmt":"2026-09-01T16:08:30","slug":"ukraine-war-independence-territorial-concessions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tdcenter.org\/it\/2026\/08\/25\/ukraine-war-independence-territorial-concessions\/","title":{"rendered":"Oleksandr Slyvchuk for Actualidad Radio: Ukraine\u2019s War for Independence, Territorial Concessions and Possible Endgame Scenarios"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Oleksandr Slyvchuk<\/strong>, Coordinator of the Spain and Latin America Cooperation Program at the Transatlantic Dialogue Center<\/em>, joined Actualidad Radio<\/strong> in Florida, USA, to discuss Ukraine\u2019s Independence Day, the impossibility of territorial concessions, and possible scenarios for ending Russia\u2019s war against Ukraine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the interview, Slyvchuk<\/strong> argued that Ukraine\u2019s Independence Day has gained renewed meaning during the full-scale war. As he noted, many historians now describe the current war as a war for Ukraine\u2019s independence, because Russia\u2019s motives have not changed: Moscow continues to deny Ukraine\u2019s right to exist as a sovereign state<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Slyvchuk<\/strong> stressed that territorial concessions are not a realistic path<\/strong> to peace. He warned that no peace agreement involving the ceding of Ukrainian territory would be accepted in Ukraine, as such a step would amount to \u201csuicide for the state.\u201d In his view, concessions would not stop Russia, but only encourage Moscow to return later for more Ukrainian territory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The conversation also focused on the role of the United States. Slyvchuk<\/strong> emphasized that Washington holds unique leverage<\/strong> over the Kremlin through sanctions, pressure, and military support. He noted that neither Ukraine nor Europe can fully replace key U.S. capabilities, including Patriot missiles, making continued American support critical for Ukraine\u2019s defense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking about Ukraine\u2019s domestic politics<\/strong>, Slyvchuk<\/strong> said there is a broad consensus that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy remains the country\u2019s legitimate wartime leader, with many Ukrainians satisfied with his work, even as the pressure of war has visibly exhausted him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, Slyvchuk<\/strong> outlined two possible scenarios for ending the war<\/strong>: a frozen conflict along the current frontline, or the internal collapse of Vladimir Putin\u2019s regime as dissatisfaction inside Russia continues to grow. He underlined that Russia is not currently seeking peace, but aims to continue occupying Ukrainian territory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Watch the full interview with Oleksandr Slyvchuk<\/strong> via the link<\/a> or right down here:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please note that the discussion is conducted in Spanish.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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