President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday that Ukraine is prepared to enter negotiations to end the war if Russia pulls its troops out of occupied Ukrainian territory. His remarks outline a conditions-based path to talks, while making clear that any settlement would have to begin with a Russian withdrawal.

The statement comes as the conflict continues to exact a heavy toll on civilians, infrastructure, and Ukraine’s economy. Kyiv has repeatedly said that any peace process must respect Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, rather than freezing the war on Moscow’s terms.

Zelenskiy’s comments also highlight the gap between Ukraine’s position and Russia’s demands, with no sign of a near-term breakthrough. For now, the message from Kyiv remains consistent: negotiations are possible, but only after Russian forces leave occupied land.

The Reuters report did not indicate that Russia has agreed to those terms, and there was no immediate sign of movement toward direct talks.