Ukraine Faces Pressure Over US War Plan
Ukraine has come under intense international pressure to respond to a US proposal for ending the war, which includes many of Russia’s hardline demands. The 28-point plan—welcomed by Putin but resisted by President Zelensky—would force Ukraine to cede land, reduce its army, and rule out NATO membership, while offering “security guarantees” and partial recovery funds from frozen Russian assets. US President Trump gave Ukraine less than a week to decide; Kyiv is reviewing alternatives, with European leaders insisting any deal must not “betray” Ukraine’s interests. European Commission chief von der Leyen declared that “nothing about Ukraine without Ukraine,” as Kyiv holds emergency talks with France, Germany, and Britain. Putin threatened more land seizures if Kyiv rejects the offer, emphasizing that Russia would regain territory, rejoin the global economy, and the G8 under the plan. Ukrainians remain divided, with some fearing […]
