Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has confirmed Kyiv’s readiness to cooperate with the United States on the 28-point peace plan proposed by Washington. He made the statement on November 20, commenting on U.S. diplomatic efforts aimed at accelerating the peace process.

According to diplomatic sources, the initiative involves a number of concessions, including discussions on the future of certain occupied territories, restrictions on the deployment of weapons, and broader security guarantees for Russia. These provisions have raised concerns among Ukraine’s European partners, who fear the document may pressure Kyiv into unilateral compromises.

Zelensky: “We are ready to discuss every point as long as it does not violate our principles”.

Zelensky stated that Ukraine regards the American proposal as a foundation for further negotiations, but emphasized that any decisions will be made “exclusively in the interests of the Ukrainian people and with full regard for national security.” He reiterated that Ukraine will not agree to any arrangements that could legitimize Russian territorial gains or limit the country’s sovereignty.

The U.S. proposal has been met with caution in several European capitals. Some EU member states worry that Washington is seeking to accelerate the peace process amid domestic political dynamics in the United States, potentially pushing Ukraine toward a settlement that is politically advantageous for America but not necessarily sustainable for European security.

According to media reports, France, Poland, and the Baltic states have already expressed concern that the plan could effectively cement the current front line and turn the conflict into a long-term “frozen” scenario.

As Western military support declines and Russian forces continue their offensive, pressure on Kyiv has been mounting. The U.S. is attempting to construct a diplomatic framework that would reduce the intensity of hostilities, while Ukraine remains focused on receiving continued aid and weapons supplies.

At the same time, Ukraine’s launch of mass production of interceptor drones, the new defense contract with France, and recent strikes on Russian infrastructure indicate that Kyiv intends to maintain an active posture on the battlefield.

According to political observers, Zelensky’s willingness to “work on the plan” does not signal readiness to accept it in its current form. Rather, Kyiv appears to be seeking to preserve the United States as its key strategic partner while simultaneously signaling to Europe its openness to diplomatic discussions.

However, the very wording of the U.S. initiative — with potential territorial and military restrictions — may create domestic pressure within Ukraine, where public opinion remains firmly opposed to concessions, especially after months of intense fighting.

Experts warn that if Washington insists on such compromises, it could lead to serious tensions within the anti-Putin coalition and potentially alter the balance of power in Europe.

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21.11.2025 08:43