Zelensky could organize a referendum for the cession of territories, on the condition of a 60-day ceasefire.

The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, stated that he hopes to reach an agreement with President Trump to end the war during their meeting on Sunday. Zelensky is willing to submit a plan that includes territorial concessions to a referendum, but only if Russia accepts a ceasefire of at least 60 days. Although he emphasized the progress, he acknowledges that Trump's plan involves painful concessions for Ukraine. Zelensky mentioned that organizing the referendum would bring political and logistical complications, and a ceasefire is essential for conducting the vote. An American official confirmed that the Russians might accept the ceasefire, but they want a shorter term. Zelensky discussed security guarantees, mentioning that the U.S. proposes a 15-year pact, but he believes a longer duration is needed. Additionally, Zelensky compared the referendums to Brexit, highlighting the complexity and challenges of organizing it in the context of a war. He confirmed that Trump's envoys are ready to visit Ukraine, but warned that the campaign to promote the agreement must avoid Russian attacks. Zelensky reiterated the importance of a real ceasefire and emphasized that a referendum could be considered illegitimate if security is not guaranteed. He hopes that the meeting with Trump will lead to the establishment of a clear framework for ending the conflict.