In brief
Ukraine's President, Volodymyr Zelensky, is moving to present a new peace plan to US officials that aims to find common ground with proposals handed down from the White House. After dismissing a plan seen as heavily favoring Russia, Ukraine’s counteroffer includes terms like no limits on its military size, deployment of US-backed security forces on its territory, and a call to use frozen Russian assets for reconstruction in war-torn areas. Notably, the plan does not demand complete territorial recovery nor insist on joining NATO, indicating some willingness to negotiate. Zelensky remains optimistic about upcoming meetings that could pave the way for peace but acknowledges significant obstacles remain in achieving a lasting resolution.
Ukraine Proposes New Peace Plan with Room for Compromise Ukrainian leaders offer a counterproposal to the US, hinting at potential concessions to end the war while facing challenges ahead.Ukraine's President, Volodymyr Zelensky, is moving to present a new peace plan to US officials that aims to find common ground with proposals handed down from the White House. After dismissing a plan seen as heavily favoring Russia, Ukraine’s counteroffer includes terms like no limits on its military size, deployment of US-backed security forces on its territory, and a call to use frozen Russian assets for reconstruction in war-torn areas. Notably, the plan does not demand complete territorial recovery nor insist on joining NATO, indicating some willingness to negotiate. Zelensky remains optimistic about upcoming meetings that could pave the way for peace but acknowledges significant obstacles remain in achieving a lasting resolution.
