U.S. President Donald Trump presented a newly drafted peace plan for Ukraine, which President Volodymyr Zelenskiy met on Thursday, emphasizing the need for a genuine and sustained settlement.
Peace Plan for the Ukraine War
On Thursday, President Zelenskiy met with U.S. representatives in Kyiv and received a proposed peace plan co‑authored by the United States and Russia.
The document suggests that Crimea, the Luhansk and Donetsk regions would be recognized as part of Russia, while the Chernihiv and Zaporizhzhia regions would remain frozen along the contact line.
The plan also foresees that Ukraine will not join NATO and that the size of the Kyiv army will be limited, with Russia agreeing to cease further attacks—a concession the White House views as the cornerstone of the proposal.
Zelenski’s Reaction to the Peace Plan
Zelenski stated that Ukrainian teams will collaborate on the proposals to ensure authenticity and avoid abrupt statements.
He warned that Russia has no genuine desire for peace and that Ukraine needs a settlement that will not be disrupted by a third invasion.
He emphasized conditions that safeguard Ukrainian independence, sovereignty, and dignity, and outlined the country’s core principles for any agreement.
Comments on the Peace Plan
EU diplomacy chief Kaja Kallas affirmed that the European Union would support any peace plan that delivers lasting and fair peace for Ukraine.
Ukrainian representative Christina Hajowyshyn at the UN criticized the U.S. proposal, asserting Kyiv is ready for constructive work but has “red lines” and will not recognize temporarily occupied territories.
She warned that Ukraine will not accept limits on armed forces or infringements of its independence, and that negotiations with Russia must adhere to the principle of “no Ukraine without Ukraine and no Europe without Europe”.
