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Zelensky rival adds pressure to compromise on Russia

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Zelensky rival adds pressure to compromise on Russia

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Shane Croucher is a Breaking News Editor based in London, UK. He has previously overseen the My Turn, Fact Check and News teams, and was a Senior Reporter before that, mostly covering U.S. news and politics. Shane joined Newsweek in February 2018 from IBT UK where he held various editorial roles covering different beats, including general news, politics, economics, business, and property. He is a graduate of the University of Lincoln, England. Languages: English. You can reach Shane by emailing s.croucher@newsweek.com

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Kyiv's Mayor Vitaly Klitschko added to the pressure on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to compromise on recognizing Russian control of the land Moscow currently occupies.

Klitschko has clashed with Zelensky previously and is widely seen as a potential rival when Ukraine next holds presidential elections.

"It's not fair, but for the peace—temporary peace—maybe it can be solution," Klitschko told the BBC, referring to Ukraine giving up land to secure a deal, but he emphasized: "Temporary."

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Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky gestures at a press conference during an official visit to South Africa, at the Union Buildings in Pretoria on April 24, 2025. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky gestures at a press conference during an official visit to South Africa, at the Union Buildings in Pretoria on April 24, 2025. PHILL MAGAKOE/AFP via Getty Images

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