President Zelensky reveals the US has given Ukraine and Russia until June to reach a peace agreement, with Washington expected to apply pressure.
Zelensky: US Gave Us Until June
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenski has told journalists that the United States has given Ukraine and Russia a deadline of June to reach an agreement. “The Americans propose ending the war to the beginning of this summer and will likely pressure both sides exactly according to this schedule,” stated the politician, cited by Associated Press. “They say they want to do everything by June. And they will do everything to end the war. And they want a clear schedule of all events,” he added.
Unofficially: March Was Mentioned in Talks
According to Reuters unofficially, “negotiators from the United States and Ukraine discussed an ambitious goal of Russia and Ukraine reaching a peace agreement by March.” The agency also points out, citing its sources, that “this deadline will likely be postponed due to lack of agreement on the key territorial issue.” This specifically concerns issues of Donbas and the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant. One proposal would have the terms specified in the agreement submitted to a referendum by Ukrainians.
Peace Negotiations in Ukraine
Trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi ended on Thursday. Both American and Ukrainian delegations described the talks as constructive without providing further details. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenski said negotiations could be resumed soon in the United States. US President Donald Trump positively assessed the results of the talks. “Something could happen,” he told journalists.
