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Zelensky Drafts 20-Point Counter to U.S. Peace Plan, Rejecting Territorial Concessions

Washington is pressing for a Christmas deal.

Overview

  • Zelensky said he prepared a 20-point revision of the U.S.-led proposal and planned to present it to the United States on December 9.
  • The Ukrainian revision removes provisions seen as unfavorable to Kyiv, including any cession of territory to Russia.
  • According to reporting cited from the Financial Times, the U.S. proposal links enhanced security guarantees to Ukrainian territorial concessions and sought a response within days.
  • Trump publicly argued that Ukraine is losing and said he wants an agreement by December 25.
  • After talks in London, leaders of the UK, France and Germany reaffirmed unity and stressed the need for robust security guarantees for Ukraine, while prospects for acceptance of Kyiv’s revisions remain uncertain.