# Peacemaking with Russia is Ukraine's only chance to survive, says Russian senator

https://mins.news/en/item/42224

- TASS, 2026-09-02 15:00 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/politics/2181353

> Russian Senator Alexander Voloshin said President Vladimir Zelensky’s effort to force Russia to end the special military operation on Kyiv’s terms had brought Ukraine closer to having other countries determine the conditions of peace. He called an agreement with Russia the only guarantee of Ukraine’s survival, citing shortages of personnel, ammunition, money and economic opportunities, along with rising social tensions.

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