Trump Gave Zelenskyy Days for US Peace Plan – Financial Times Report
Ukraine Faces Pressure from U.S.for Territorial Concessions too Russia
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Reported U.S. Peace Plan Demands Territorial Handover
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has informed European allies that advisors to former U.S. President Donald Trump, specifically Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, urged him to quickly decide on a proposed peace plan during a December 6th conversation. This information comes from officials familiar with the ongoing negotiations, as reported by multiple news outlets.
The core of the reported U.S. plan, according to the publication, involves Ukraine ceding territories to Russia in exchange for unspecified security guarantees from the United States. This proposal has raised concerns in Kyiv.
Timeline and Trump’s Aims
Sources indicate that Donald Trump aims to have a deal finalized by Christmas, potentially December 25th, according to the news site Meduza.This timeline adds urgency to the discussions.
Prior reporting from Axios, citing sources, detailed that the United States has recently attempted to secure Zelenskyy’s immediate agreement to return control of the entire Donbas region to Russia.
Ukraine’s stance and concerns About Western Unity
Ukrainian authorities have consistently maintained that they will not relinquish any territory to Russia. They have repeatedly stated this position publicly.
Zelenskyy communicated to Trump’s envoys, as reported by the Financial Times, that he requires time to consult with European allies before responding to the U.S. offer. Kyiv fears that a U.S.-led peace plan developed without European involvement could fracture the unity of Western nations supporting ukraine.