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When asked whether Ukraine has been asked to cede too much land to Russia, the President indicated that the situation is fluid. Sometimes territory moves in Russia's favor; other times, Ukraine manages to regain land. He emphasized that, over time, territory may shift regardless of negotiations, leading to difficult choices.
He posed a pragmatic question: whether it is better to fight and potentially lose tens of thousands of additional soldiers or to negotiate now for peace before further bloodshed. The overarching goal remains to establish stable and defensible borders, mindful that borders should not cut through towns or highways, underscoring the logistical and human complications involved.