A Ukrainian official briefed on the latest version told AFP that it “takes into account Ukraine’s vision – it is a further proposal for adequate solutions to problematic issues”
Ukraine has submitted its response to the latest ceasefire deal drafted by the US, as President Donald Trump pushes for a quick resolution to the war.
Sources told CNN that the Ukrainian government has submitted its response to the Trump administration after the president suggested a solution could soon be “figured out,” adding that “a lot of people say it’s closer than it’s ever been.”
A first US plan that involved Ukraine surrendering land that Russia has not captured was seen by Kyiv and its European allies as caving in to too many of Russia’s hardline demands, and has since been revised.
What’s the new plan?
Following meetings with Russia and Ukraine, the US peace plan has been reduced from 28 to 20 points to be more accommodating to the demands of both the warring parties. It is one of three documents currently under negotiation, alongside agreements on security guarantees and economic recovery. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he held a meeting on the economic recovery document on Wednesday.
A Ukrainian official briefed on the latest version told AFP that it “takes into account Ukraine’s vision – it is a further proposal for adequate solutions to problematic issues”.
“We are not disclosing the details pending the reaction of the American side,” the official added.
Two European diplomats, however, told CNN that the new plan proposes the creation of a demilitarised zone along the line of contact.
Trump’s pressure tactic
But Trump, who has been pressuring Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to agree to a US plan, swiftly expressed impatience with both Kyiv and its European allies in France, Britain and Germany.
His comments come amid a growing divide with Europe after he described it as “decaying” and “weak” on immigration and Ukraine, days after a new US national security strategy said the continent risked “civilisational erasure”.
“We discussed Ukraine in pretty strong words,” Trump told reporters when asked about the phone call with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron and Germany Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
On Monday, Ukraine’s European allies put on a show of support for Zelensky as they expressed scepticism about parts of the latest US proposal to end the war launched by Russia in February 2022.
With inputs from agencies
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