Holding an all-Ukrainian vote would require a lengthy ceasefire, something Russia may not be willing to do.
Days-long negotiations between the two sides have resulted in seemingly little progress and fears are mounting about the potential for a stalemate. While Zelensky acceptsmay have to be relinquished, making that compromise would require some sort of a vote, as it's enshrined in Ukraine's constitution, and a legitimate referendum will take time to arrange.
"I don't think people are in the mood to compromise, especially with Russia brutalizing Ukrainian populations," Kimmage said."It's a hail mary and people could vote against some kind of extreme compromise [that would end the war], but it's the only way it could be done."
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