Overview

• President Donald Trump declared a deal with Russia to end the Ukraine war, claiming progress in negotiations with Vladimir Putin.
• U.S. media reports indicate the deal includes recognizing Russian control over annexed territories and Crimea while barring Ukraine from NATO membership.
• The proposal also suggests lifting U.S. sanctions on Russia, a move that has drawn significant international scrutiny.
• European leaders, led by Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, condemned the plan as a 'dictated peace' that undermines Ukraine's sovereignty and transatlantic alliances.
• Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy faces pressure to either accept the deal or risk losing U.S. support for the ongoing conflict.