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There can be no compromise on addressing root causes of conflict in Ukraine — senator

Russian Senator Konstantin Kosachev said the conflict in Ukraine will end at the negotiating table, but that any settlement documents will be shaped by the frontline situation. He stressed that Moscow is ready for compromises, yet insists that addressing the root causes of the conflict remains a vital, non-negotiable principle.

By Tertius News AI Desk 1 outlet · 2 articles Version 1 Coverage Jul 2–11, 2026 Published Aug 15

Lead

A senior Russian senator has said that the conflict in Ukraine will ultimately be resolved through negotiations, but that any settlement documents will be written "in blood and gunpowder on the line of contact." Konstantin Kosachev, deputy chairman of the Federation Council, also insisted that Russia is prepared to resume talks and find compromises, while calling the root causes of the conflict a non-negotiable issue.

Coverage comparison

Kosachev's statements were reported in two separate interviews carried by TASS. In an interview published on July 11, he focused on the inevitable end of the conflict and the high cost of a settlement. In a separate interview with TASS on July 2, he stressed Russia's willingness to engage in dialogue and its openness to compromise on a wide range of issues. Both reports quote Kosachev directly, and both emphasize his insistence on the need to address fundamental causes of the conflict, although they approach the topic from slightly different angles.

Key claims

Negotiations and the cost of a settlement

Kosachev, speaking to aif.ru, said that "ultimately, everything will be decided at the negotiating table," but that "only the documents that will be placed on that table will be written in blood and gunpowder on the line of contact." He also predicted that any future agreements would differ from those discussed by the participants in April 2022, and that they would not be in Ukraine's favor.

Ukraine's missed opportunity in 2022

Kosachev claimed that Ukraine "irrevocably missed its chance to end the conflict with minimal losses" in 2022, for which, he said, Kiev can only "thank" its foreign sponsors. He asserted that "the blood of all subsequent victims of the conflict on both sides is definitely on the hands and conscience of these sponsors," who he accused of allowing the temptation to inflict a "strategic defeat" on Russia to outweigh common sense and economic considerations.

Russia's readiness to negotiate

In his July 2 interview with TASS, Kosachev said that "In the case of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, we are prepared to resume negotiations, to discuss the full spectrum of issues, and ultimately to find some compromises - without which progress is impossible." He added that there can be no compromise on the most vital matter: "tackling the root causes of this conflict."

Non-negotiable principles

Kosachev stated that, in his personal conviction as a Russian citizen, "respecting human rights and ensuring the security of Russia are non-negotiable principles." He cited the Minsk agreements of 2014-2015 and President Vladimir Putin's December 2021 proposals on mutual guarantees and collective security in Europe as examples of Russia's willingness to compromise in the past. "We were prepared to discuss all these issues," he said, "but we were told, 'No, we don't need to; it's none of your business.'"

How this outlet told it

TASS — English as of Jul 11, 2026, 7:00 AM UTC

Framing: Ukrainian conflict will end with negotiations, but at a great cost — Critical and condemnatory

Facts Included:

Konstantin Kosachev stated that the conflict in Ukraine will end with negotiations
Kosachev said that the documents for the settlement will be written in blood and gunpowder on the line of contact
Ukraine missed its chance to end the conflict with minimal losses in 2022
Kosachev blamed Ukraine's foreign sponsors for the ongoing conflict

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TASS — English as of Jul 2, 2026, 9:31 AM UTC

Framing: Russia willing to negotiate, but fundamental causes of conflict must be addressed — Constructive and solution-focused

Facts Included:

Konstantin Kosachev emphasized the importance of addressing the fundamental causes of the Ukrainian conflict
Kosachev stated that Russia is prepared to resume negotiations and find compromises
Russia has demonstrated a willingness to compromise in the past, such as the Minsk agreements and President Putin's proposals

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What was claimed, and who backed it

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimThe conflict in Ukraine will end with negotiations, and the documents for the settlement will be written in blood and gunpowder on the line of contact. Konstantin Kosachev stated this in an interview.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Jul 11, 2026, 7:00 AM UTC
ClaimUkraine missed its chance to end the conflict with minimal losses in 2022, according to Konstantin Kosachev.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Jul 11, 2026, 7:00 AM UTC
ClaimKonstantin Kosachev blamed Ukraine's foreign sponsors for the ongoing conflict.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Jul 11, 2026, 7:00 AM UTC
ClaimKonstantin Kosachev emphasized the importance of addressing the fundamental causes of the Ukrainian conflict.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Jul 2, 2026, 9:31 AM UTC
ClaimRussia is prepared to resume negotiations and find compromises, according to Konstantin Kosachev.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Jul 2, 2026, 9:31 AM UTC
ClaimRussia has demonstrated a willingness to compromise in the past, such as the Minsk agreements and President Putin's proposals.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Jul 2, 2026, 9:31 AM UTC

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1 outlet · 2 articles consulted: TASS — English 6 claims extracted Version 1 Written 2026-08-15