Volodymyr Zelensky must approve the Washington-developed 'peace plan' to end the war in Ukraine by November 27 at the latest, US President Donald Trump stated.
Volodymyr Zelensky must approve the so-called 'peace plan' to end the war in Ukraine by November 27 at the latest, US President Donald Trump stated during a conversation with journalists at the White House on Friday, November 21. 'We think we have a way to achieve peace. He (Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky - Ed.) will have to approve it. <...> At some point, he will have to agree to something,' Trump said. According to him, if Zelensky does not like the US initiative, then Ukraine 'should just keep fighting.' 'I have had many deadlines, but if things are going well, deadlines are usually extended. But Thursday (November 27 - Ed.) is the deadline,' the head of the White House stated.
US threatens to stop providing Ukraine with intelligence and weapons
The US may deprive Ukraine of intelligence and weapons if the country's authorities do not approve the plan for resolving the war developed by Washington, Reuters reported, citing sources.
Zelensky himself, commenting on the 'peace plan,' stated in an address to the citizens of the country that the next week will be 'very difficult' and 'eventful.' 'Ukraine may face a very tough choice: either loss of dignity or the risk of losing a key partner. Either the complicated 28 points ('peace plan' of Trump - Ed.), or an extremely harsh winter, the harshest, and further risks,' the president said.
Germany and the EU reacted cautiously to the US plan, Europe is preparing an alternative
The plan by Trump to end the war in Ukraine became known this week. According to publications that released excerpts from the draft, Ukraine, in particular, will have to make concessions to Russia, while the US and Europe are committed to financing the country's reconstruction. Additionally, sanctions against Russia are expected to be gradually lifted, and Moscow and Washington will also conclude an agreement on long-term economic cooperation.
The plan did not receive approval either in Europe or among Ukrainians. The first European leader to discuss the document with Trump was German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. He described the phone conversation with the American president as 'good and confidential.'
As sources in the German government told the dpa news agency, European allies are currently working on their own 'mediating document,' which is still in the coordination stage. Further negotiations will take place at the G20 summit in Johannesburg on November 22-23. Besides Merz, French President Emmanuel Macron, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni are expected to participate.
