GBAF Logo
Headlines

Zelenskiy says Trump's call to freeze current frontlines is 'good compromise'

Published by Global Banking & Finance Review

Posted on October 22, 2025

1 min read

· Last updated: January 21, 2026

Add as preferred source on Google
Zelenskiy says Trump's call to freeze current frontlines is 'good compromise'
President financial community international financial institution economic growth financial markets
Global Banking & Finance Awards 2026 — Call for Entries

KYIV (Reuters) -Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday that U.S. President Donald Trump's call for Ukraine and Russia to stop at the current frontlines was "a good compromise". But

Zelenskiy Calls Trump's Frontline Freeze Proposal a Positive Step

Zelenskiy's Perspective on Trump's Proposal

KYIV (Reuters) -Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday that U.S. President Donald Trump's call for Ukraine and Russia to stop at the current frontlines was "a good compromise".

Concerns Over Putin's Support

But Zelenskiy, who is visiting Nordic countries, said he doubted that Russian President Vladimir Putin would support it.

Implications for Ukraine-Russia Relations

(Reporting by Yuliia Dysa, Olena Harmash; Editing by Andrew Heavens)

Key Takeaways

  • Zelenskiy supports Trump's frontline freeze proposal.
  • He views it as a good compromise for Ukraine and Russia.
  • Zelenskiy doubts Putin will support the proposal.
  • The proposal's implications for Ukraine-Russia relations are significant.
  • Zelenskiy is currently visiting Nordic countries.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a compromise?
A compromise is an agreement reached by two or more parties where each side makes concessions. In the context of negotiations, it often involves finding a middle ground that satisfies both parties.
What is a frontline in conflict?
In military terms, a frontline refers to the most advanced position of an army in a conflict. It is where active combat occurs and is crucial in determining the outcome of military engagements.

Tags

Related Articles

Image for Italy to extradite suspected Chinese hacker wanted by US authorities, says source

Italy to extradite suspected Chinese hacker wanted by US authorities, says source

Image for Soccer-Chelsea reach FA Cup final with 1-0 win over Leeds

Soccer-Chelsea reach FA Cup final with 1-0 win over Leeds

Image for Netanyahu's biggest rivals join forces for Israel's next election

Netanyahu's biggest rivals join forces for Israel's next election

Image for Israel issues evacuation warning for seven Lebanese towns beyond 'buffer zone'

Israel issues evacuation warning for seven Lebanese towns beyond 'buffer zone'

Image for Athletics-Kenya's Sawe shatters elusive two-hour marathon barrier to win in London

Athletics-Kenya's Sawe shatters elusive two-hour marathon barrier to win in London

Image for UK's Starmer and Trump discuss 'urgent need' to restore shipping in Strait of Hormuz

UK's Starmer and Trump discuss 'urgent need' to restore shipping in Strait of Hormuz

More from Headlines

Explore more articles in the Headlines category

Image for Pope Leo says those who wage war are thieves stealing away our peaceful future
Pope Leo says those who wage war are thieves stealing away our peaceful future
Image for King Charles relieved Trump and first lady unharmed after shooting
King Charles relieved Trump and first lady unharmed after shooting
Image for Northern Ireland police investigate car explosion as attempted murder
Northern Ireland police investigate car explosion as attempted murder
Image for UK says cooperating closely with US on security ahead of King Charles' visit
UK says cooperating closely with US on security ahead of King Charles' visit
Image for Israeli attacks kill at least four Palestinians in Gaza, medics say
Israeli attacks kill at least four Palestinians in Gaza, medics say
Image for Six passengers injured evacuating from Swiss Air flight in India, Economic Times says
Six passengers injured evacuating from Swiss Air flight in India, Economic Times says
Image for Trump removed from White House correspondents dinner as attendees take cover
Trump removed from White House correspondents dinner as attendees take cover
Image for Car explodes outside police station in Northern Ireland, Belfast Telegraph reports
Car explodes outside police station in Northern Ireland, Belfast Telegraph reports
Image for US-Iran peace hopes fade as Trump scraps talks
US-Iran peace hopes fade as Trump scraps talks
Image for Ukraine marks 40th anniversary of Chornobyl disaster under cloud of war
Ukraine marks 40th anniversary of Chornobyl disaster under cloud of war
Image for Russia's parliamentary speaker visits Pyongyang, KCNA says
Russia's parliamentary speaker visits Pyongyang, KCNA says
Image for Probe of stolen $1 billion should continue after conviction of Moldovan magnate, top official says
Probe of stolen $1 billion should continue after conviction of Moldovan magnate, top official says
View All Headlines Posts