Zelensky presents new peace proposals to US, rejects ceding part of Donbas
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a CNN interview that Kyiv has presented Washington with new proposals for ending the war with Russia. He said the initiatives have not yet received the level of support expected from President Donald Trump and reiterated that Ukraine will not cede Kyiv-controlled parts of Donbas. He did not disclose details of the proposals.
New Proposals to Washington
In a CNN interview, Zelensky said Ukraine has presented the United States with new proposals outlining conditions for ending the conflict. He said negotiations among Ukraine, the United States, and Russia — three countries that have been party to the peace talks — reached an impasse in recent months, prompting Kyiv to hand Washington the new plan. Zelensky did not disclose the proposals' content. He thanked President Donald Trump's team for wanting to continue the peace process and said Russian President Vladimir Putin does not want to stop the war and faces insufficient pressure.
Donbas and Security Guarantees
Zelensky rejected any possibility of Ukraine abandoning the part of Donbas under Kyiv's control and described security guarantees as one of the key questions for Ukraine. He said Kyiv needs greater American participation in the peace plan. Nur.kz noted that Zelensky had earlier announced an agreement with the United States on monthly deliveries of Patriot air defense missiles for Ukraine's air defense systems.
What's Next
Zelensky said the proposals have not yet received the support he expected from President Trump, leaving the next step in US-Ukraine diplomacy uncertain. It remains unclear whether Washington will increase pressure on Moscow or whether the new plan will revive stalled negotiations between Ukraine, the United States, and Russia.
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Zelensky presents new peace proposals to US, rejects ceding part of Donbas
