Overview
- The US seven-point peace plan proposes recognizing Crimea as Russian, ceding eastern Ukrainian territories, and barring Ukraine from NATO membership, but Kyiv has rejected these terms outright.
- President Zelenski has called for an unconditional ceasefire and expressed willingness to engage in direct negotiations with President Trump, but only after Russian attacks stop.
- US Vice President J.D. Vance issued an ultimatum, stating that the US would withdraw from peace efforts if Ukraine and Russia do not accept the proposal.
- European leaders, including the European Commission, have reiterated that any peace agreement must uphold Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
- Russian missile and drone strikes on Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv and Dnipropetrovsk, have caused numerous civilian casualties, further complicating diplomatic efforts.