Ukraine Pushes Back As U.S. Peace Plan Demands 'Major Concessions To Russia'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday that the U.S. is pressing Kyiv to accept President Donald Trump’s 28-point peace plan, which would force Ukraine to surrender eastern territory, limit its military, and abandon its bid to join NATO.

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Zelensky published an urgent address to the nation:

“This is one of the most difficult moments in our history. Ukraine now faces a very tough choice: either a loss of dignity or the risk of losing a key partner.

Either a complex 28-point plan, or an extremely harsh… pic.twitter.com/BvTmXzRQwP

— Visegrád 24 (@visegrad24) November 21, 2025

Zelenskyy warned the proposal leaves Ukraine facing a stark choice between “losing dignity” or risking the loss of a key American partner.

Zelenskyy said he discussed the plan with leaders from France, the U.K., and Germany, who praised U.S. efforts but insisted any agreement must protect Ukraine’s sovereignty.

We spoke for almost an hour with U.S. @VP JD Vance and @SecArmy Dan Driscoll. We managed to cover a lot of details of the American side’s proposals for ending the war, and we’re working to make the path forward dignified and truly effective for achieving a lasting peace. I’m… pic.twitter.com/h3uVlnxv2H

— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) November 21, 2025

European officials told CBS News they were not consulted on the plan’s details.

Trump said he expects Ukraine’s response by Thanksgiving but is open to extending the deadline.

I held a joint call with President of France @EmmanuelMacron, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom @Keir_Starmer, and @bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz. I am grateful for their principled support for Ukraine and for all our people.

We discussed the plan for peace for Ukraine and all… pic.twitter.com/Lz6Tq38QUR

— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) November 21, 2025

Zelenskyy said Kyiv will work with Washington to secure a “real and dignified peace” and plans further talks with Trump. He stressed that only terms that ensure lasting security and independence are acceptable.

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