The peace treaty should not equal surrender. Ukrainian soldiers on the format for stopping the war.

The high command and soldiers who spoke to Glavkom unanimously assert that a peace treaty is not surrender, and Ukraine does not plan to give up its territories without a fight. Glavkom writes in its article 'How wars are stopped and is the Ukrainian front ready for this?'

Sergii, a senior sergeant of the 92nd separate assault brigade, states: 'If the Russians think that we are tired and just waiting for the opportunity to leave our positions, they are mistaken. Every Ukrainian family has losses - both killed and wounded. Therefore, the conditions for peace must be appropriate.'

Glavkom also notes that both soldiers, both Sergii and Andrii Illienko, an officer of the 'Svoboda' battalion, have been at the front since day one and have been there continuously. Sergii, indignantly asking how many fighters have died over these three years, says: 'What will I tell them in that world? That we signed a surrender because of the Americans and retreated when we could continue the fight?!'

For his part, Andrii Illienko believes that no government in Ukraine would ever be able to give up territories without resistance, especially without recognizing the occupying regime in the territories seized by Russia.

Andrii argues: 'Ukraine is indivisible, our sovereignty extends to all territories, including Crimea, as recognized in international law. I am confident that no one (already from Ukrainian politicians at the negotiations) will abandon this principle. Most countries in the world also support this position. Ukrainians are characterized by uniting and showing their extraordinary qualities in the most difficult moments. This was particularly noticeable in February 2022 and during the Revolution of Dignity in 2014. We demonstrate our will to live in difficult conditions and show that the Ukrainian people wish to live in an independent Ukraine and resolve their own affairs. This is our highest will, and it cannot be ignored by any negotiations or political agreements.'

Now all Ukrainians, both soldiers and citizens, must mobilize and do everything possible to ensure that the country endures, emphasizes Andrii Illienko.

Olexii Kopytko, a military analyst and former advisor to the Minister of Defense of Ukraine (2022-2023), notes: 'Today we need to strengthen the front and increase resilience. If any politicians hope that we can harm and surrender without a fight, that is impossible. No one can force us to do anything without our consent.'

It is worth noting that to end hostilities in Ukraine, clear political agreements must first be reached, conditions and terms for a ceasefire on the front set, and guarantees for compliance established.