Russia, Nov 22 : Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned that the country is entering “one of the most difficult moments” in its history as it weighs the US proposed 28-point peace plan aimed at ending the conflict with Russia.
“We are now in one of the most difficult moments in our history. The pressure on Ukraine is at its heaviest,” Zelensky said in his national address. “Ukraine could now face a very difficult choice: either the loss of dignity or the risk of losing a key partner. Either the difficult 28 points, or an extremely difficult winter.”
Zelensky said the coming week would be “challenging and full of events,” adding that Kyiv will seek amendments to the US plan to ensure that Ukrainian interests are not overlooked. He stressed that while he will “present arguments, persuade, and propose alternatives,” Ukraine will not give Russia any reason to claim that Kyiv does not want peace.
According to US media reports, the draft plan includes significant territorial concessions, a sharp reduction in Ukraine’s armed forces, and limitations on weapons possession. Zelensky said he expects to speak with US President Donald Trump soon to discuss the proposals.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt dismissed claims that the plan forces concessions on Ukraine or sidelines Kyiv, insisting that Washington has engaged “equally with both sides.”
On Thursday, Zelensky confirmed that the US had formally shared the peace framework, which he said required careful consideration amid growing pressure on Kyiv.