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Ukrainian Governor Urges People-First Peace Deal Ahead of 2026

2/1/2026

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Vitaliy Kim, the governor of Mykolaiv Oblast, Ukraine, calls for a peace deal prioritizing people over land ahead of the February 1, 2026 conference.
He emphasizes security guarantees instead of territorial disputes.
He warns allies against appeasement, citing Neville Chamberlain, and says unconventional policies, such as those proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, may be necessary.

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Vitaliy Kim, the governor of Mykolaiv Oblast, Ukraine, calls for a peace deal prioritizing people over land ahead of the February 1, 2026 conference.
He emphasizes security guarantees instead of territorial disputes.
He warns allies against appeasement, citing Neville Chamberlain, and says unconventional policies, such as those proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, may be necessary.