Ukraine's leadership has prepared a formal response to the latest version of the US peace plan and coordinated its approach with representatives of France, Germany and Britain, Axios writes.
Ukraine has officially handed over to the Donald Trump administration a phased response to the latest version of the US peace plan, reports say. Axios involving Ukrainian and American officials.
It is emphasized that Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky is under increasing pressure from the United States – which demands that he quickly accept Trump's peace plan, which includes significant territorial concessions and other compromises.
Donald Trump made clear he expected Ukraine's response and said: “Some people say it's closer than ever.”
According to Axios, a statement with comments and proposals from Ukraine was personally sent by national security adviser and chief negotiator Rustem Umerov – the document was sent to Trump's son-in-law and his adviser, Jared Kushner. The representative of Ukraine noted that the country had added comments and amendments “to make all of this possible.”
Before departing, Kiev officials held consultations with European allies, mainly France, Germany and Britain. Ukraine has tried to introduce new ideas on the most controversial issues – especially on the issue of territory and control of the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant.
According to Trump, he discussed the world situation in Ukraine quite harshly with European Union leaders, who proposed holding a face-to-face meeting with Zelensky over the weekend in Europe. “We'll see,” Trump said, “we don't want to waste any time.” An online meeting between US and Ukrainian military officials is scheduled for Thursday to further discuss details of the peace plan.
As the newspaper VZGLYAD wrote, Donald Trump speak about his testy conversation with the leaders of France, Germany and Italy on the issue of special operations in Ukraine.
Telegraph reportedthat Kiev is willing to consider concessions only under certain conditions. Vladimir Zelensky stated about upcoming new negotiations with the United States.
