Will Ukraine accept the US peace plan?
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Ukraine faces intense U.S. pressure to accept a 28-point peace plan, but Ukrainian officials remain highly skeptical and have not accepted the proposal. The plan requires significant territorial concessions and military reductions, which many Ukrainians view as capitulation. President Zelensky insists on a peace that respects Ukraine's dignity, and European leaders demand Ukraine's involvement in any agreement. As of now, Ukraine has not accepted the U.S. peace plan, and negotiations remain ongoing.
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Why is Trump’s new peace plan pressuring Ukraine?
- The U.S. is pressuring Ukraine to accept a 28-point peace plan seen as a call for surrender.
- The plan requires Ukraine to cede the eastern Donbass region, freeze front lines, reduce its military, and abandon NATO ambitions. 36s
- Ukraine would receive vague security guarantees, but details are lacking. 1m 3s
- The U.S. has set a deadline of November 27 and may cut off military and intelligence support if Ukraine rejects the deal. 1m 19s
- European leaders are working with Ukraine on a counter-proposal, while Russia increases battlefield pressure and signals openness to the U.S. plan. 1m 35s
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Ukraine faces U.S. pressure to accept a 28-point peace plan widely viewed by Ukrainians as a call for surrender. President Zelensky acknowledges the country must choose between risking its partnership with Washington or sacrificing its dignity and war aims. The U.S. has set a deadline for Ukraine to respond, and may cut off support if Ukraine refuses. European leaders are working with Ukraine on a counter-proposal, and Zelensky insists he will not betray Ukrainians.
President Trump is pressuring Ukraine to accept a new peace proposal with Russia by Thanksgiving. The plan would require Ukraine to surrender about 20 percent of its territory, reduce its military, and agree not to join NATO. Zelensky has stated his intention to work with the U.S. and Europe to pursue a viable path to peace, but has not accepted the plan.
Ukrainian President Zelensky received a draft of a proposed new peace plan from the U.S. Zelensky's office confirmed plans to discuss diplomatic opportunities with President Trump. The plan calls for Ukraine to cede control of certain areas, reduce armed forces, and surrender weapons. Zelensky stated Ukraine needs a worthy peace that respects its dignity. EU leaders insist any peace plan must consult Ukraine.
Ukraine and President Zelensky face tough weeks ahead, with Zelensky under domestic pressure over a corruption scandal. Zelensky has previously dismissed similar peace proposals, and a deal between Russia and Ukraine remains distant.
Kyiv does not approve of the plan, which they have been verbally informed about. Reports indicate the plan may require Ukraine to abandon territory it still controls, give up certain weapons, and reduce its army. The reaction in Ukraine is 'very skeptical and very negative,' with officials stating they were not involved and view the plan as capitulation.
Concerns exist that a US-Russia deal could require Ukraine to cede territory and limit its military, as reported in a 28-point plan. Ukrainians reject any push for capitulation. It remains unclear if Zelensky will accept the proposal or if Ukrainian leadership will confirm it.