But the proposal also hinted at the significant gaps that remain between #Ukraine & #Russia. Zelensky’s offer of a #DMZ came with a condition — Russia would have to pull its forces from an equivalent stretch of land in #Donetsk. So far, the Kremlin has given no indication that it is willing to accept anything less than full control over the region.
#Zelensky portrayed the plan as Ukraine’s best effort to end the #war & said it was now up to #Russia to decide how to respond. He said that the new draft was being presented to Russia by the #US, & that Kyiv expected a reply by Wednesday evening.
The Ukrainian leader said the various points in the plan “largely reflect the joint Ukrainian American position.”
#geopolitics #Ukraine #Donetsk #DMZ #GiveNoGround #StandWithUkraine
But Kyiv & Washington did not reach an agreement on 2 sticking points: the fate of Ukrainian-held territory in #Donetsk & control of a major #NuclearPlant currently occupied by #Russia. On the second point, Kyiv offered to manage the plant jointly with the US [🤦🏼♀️] as a form of compromise.
It remained unclear how the proposed Ukrainian concessions not yet accepted by the #US would be communicated by American officials to Moscow.
#geopolitics #Ukraine #Donetsk #DMZ #GiveNoGround #StandWithUkraine
The proposal forms part of a revised 20-point peace plan that was drawn up by #Ukraine & the #US in the past few weeks & that #Zelensky presented to reporters Tuesday. The blueprint covers a broad range of issues, from potential territorial arrangements to the #security guarantees Kyiv wants to prevent future Russian aggression, as well as plans to rebuild the war-ravaged nation.
#geopolitics #Russia #Donetsk #DMZ #GiveNoGround #StandWithUkraine
#Zelensky portrayed the plan as Ukraine’s best effort to end the #war & said it was now up to #Russia to decide how to respond. He said that the new draft was being presented to Russia by the #US, & that Kyiv expected a reply by Wednesday evening.
The Ukrainian leader said the various points in the plan “largely reflect the joint Ukrainian American position.”
#geopolitics #Ukraine #Donetsk #DMZ #GiveNoGround #StandWithUkraine
But the proposal also hinted at the significant gaps that remain between #Ukraine & #Russia. Zelensky’s offer of a #DMZ came with a condition — Russia would have to pull its forces from an equivalent stretch of land in #Donetsk. So far, the Kremlin has given no indication that it is willing to accept anything less than full control over the region.
The proposal forms part of a revised 20-point peace plan that was drawn up by #Ukraine & the #US in the past few weeks & that #Zelensky presented to reporters Tuesday. The blueprint covers a broad range of issues, from potential territorial arrangements to the #security guarantees Kyiv wants to prevent future Russian aggression, as well as plans to rebuild the war-ravaged nation.
#geopolitics #Russia #Donetsk #DMZ #GiveNoGround #StandWithUkraine
President Volodymyr #Zelensky of #Ukraine told reporters Tuesday that he was ready to pull his troops back from areas of the eastern #Donetsk region still under Kyiv’s control & turn those areas into a #DMZ as part of a possible peace deal with #Russia.
The offer was the closest Zelensky has come to the thorny territorial disputes that have repeatedly derailed peace talks, signaling his willingness to compromise after weeks of #US mediated negotiations.
#geopolitics
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/24/world/europe/zelensky-demilitarized-zone-offer.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share
But the proposal also hinted at the significant gaps that remain between #Ukraine & #Russia. Zelensky’s offer of a #DMZ came with a condition — Russia would have to pull its forces from an equivalent stretch of land in #Donetsk. So far, the Kremlin has given no indication that it is willing to accept anything less than full control over the region.