KYIV is on edge after a dramatic new twist in the war-time diplomacy saga. On Friday, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy delivered one of his rare outdoor national addresses — standing solemnly in the street outside his office — to warn Ukrainians that the country is now facing “one of the most difficult moments” in its modern history.
The reason? A U.S. peace plan that reportedly backs several key Russian demands — and comes with a deadline.
🇺🇸 Trump Sets a Date
U.S. President Donald Trump told Fox News Radio that next Thursday is the “appropriate” deadline for Kyiv to accept the proposal, confirming what sources had already leaked to Reuters.
🇺🇦 Zelenskiy’s Message: Unity Over Pressure
In his emotional appeal, Zelenskiy said Ukraine is caught between losing its dignity and freedom or risking the support of one of its most important partners.
“Ukraine can face a very difficult choice — either losing dignity or risk losing a major partner,”
he said, vowing to fight “24/7” to protect the country’s core principles.
📄 What’s in the 28-Point U.S. Plan?
According to sources familiar with the closed-door discussions, the plan asks Ukraine to:
- give up some territory,
- limit parts of its military capability,
- and drop its ambitions to join NATO.
Washington reportedly warned that weapons and intelligence support could be affected if Ukraine rejects the deal — though a senior U.S. official later disputed that intelligence-sharing was ever threatened.
🤝 High-Level U.S. Visit in Kyiv
A U.S. military delegation met with Zelenskiy on Thursday. American officials present called the discussions “successful” and said Washington wants an “aggressive timeline” to finalize a document with Kyiv.
With pressure mounting and global attention locked in, Ukraine is heading into a pivotal week — one that could reshape the war and the future of the region.
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