Ukrainian politician explains peace deal holdup isn’t about territory — it’s trust

KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainians would overwhelmingly reject any referendum that trades away territory for “peace” with Russia, Ukrainian lawmakers warned Wednesday, arguing that nobody in the country believes Russian President Vladimir Putin would keep his word. Kira Rudik, a member of Ukraine’s parliament, said the core issue isn’t about territory — it’s trust. And after more than a decade of war, she said, there is none.