Zelensky Rejects US Peace Plan Suggesting Ukrainian Troop Withdrawal from Donetsk
FRANCE 24 EnglishJanuary 5, 20261 min37,584 views
8 connectionsΒ·13 entities in this videoβKey Disagreements on Peace Framework
- π Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant are identified as critical points of contention between Ukraine and the United States regarding a peace plan.
- π¬ Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that discussions with Washington are ongoing to develop a strong, legally binding security guarantee document, which he believes should be approved by the US Congress.
US Peace Proposal and Ukrainian Counter
- πΊπ¦ Ukraine and its European allies presented a counter-proposal to Washington after the initial US plan suggested Ukraine cede Luhansk, Donetsk, Crimea, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson.
- β οΈ Zelensky described a new US compromise proposal where Ukrainian forces would leave the Donetsk region, with Russian forces not entering the territory, which he views as rewarding Russian aggression and establishing a "free economic zone."
Stance on Territorial Concessions
- βοΈ Zelensky asserts that ceding the rest of the Donbas without a referendum would be illegal.
- π A recent poll indicates that a majority of Ukrainians still oppose territorial concessions.
- π£οΈ The White House reportedly expresses frustration with both sides of the war, desiring action over mere meetings.
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UkraineUnited StatesPeace PlanVolodymyr ZelenskyDonetsk RegionZaporizhzhia Nuclear PlantTerritorial ConcessionsUS CongressSecurity GuaranteesReferendumRussian Aggression
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