On the morning after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky delivered an appeal on a U.S.‑proposed peace plan, President Donald Trump responded with a scathing rebuke, recalling the February White‑House dispute.
Trump’s Rebuttal to Zelensky’s Appeal
Trump answered Zelensky’s appeal, saying, “Ukraine stands before a choice: either lose its chief partner or its dignity.”
He questioned the arrangement, stating, “Does he like this?” and added, “He must like it, otherwise just keep fighting.”
When asked about potential U.S. withdrawal of support, the president said Zelensky would have to “accept something.”
Zelensky’s Peace Plan and White‑House Row
Zelensky received the 28‑point U.S. peace plan on 20 November, proposing extensive concessions to Russia.
Trump referenced the earlier dispute in the Oval Office, recalling, “I told him you have no cards.”
Key Points of the 28‑Point U.S. Proposal
The plan includes handing over the Donbas and Crimea to Russia, freezing the front line in the Zaporozhye and Kherson regions, reducing Ukrainian forces, and renouncing NATO membership aspirations.
A provision authorises Poland to station European fighters.
Ukraine’s Countdown and Crisis
Washington expects Kyiv to sign the document by 27 November, amid intense pressure.
Zelensky warned of a difficult choice: accepting the plan or facing a loss of dignity and a key partner.