Ukraine rejects claims it accepted terms of proposed US backed peace plan

Ukraine rejects claims it accepted terms of proposed US backed peace plan

Kyiv: Ukraine has firmly denied reports that it has agreed to the terms of a draft peace proposal backed by the United States, saying that key conditions in the document are still under review and that no commitments have been made.

The draft framework, shared with Kyiv during recent talks in Washington, includes significant concessions to Russia. According to officials familiar with the proposal, the plan would require Ukraine to accept Russian control of some occupied territories, limit the size of its armed forces and commit to staying out of the NATO military alliance. It would also restrict the presence of foreign troops on Ukrainian soil.

The United States has reportedly told Ukraine that refusing the proposal could result in cuts to intelligence sharing and weapons supplies. Ukrainian officials say they are studying the document but have not approved any of its terms.

Rustem Umerov, secretary of Ukraine’s National Security and Defence Council, rejected claims that he had negotiated or endorsed the plan during his visit to Washington. He said his discussions were focused on logistics and coordination with US officials, not on political concessions.

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy held phone calls with leaders of Germany, France and the United Kingdom this week. European partners reassured Ukraine of their continued support and expressed concern about being excluded from early discussions about the proposal. European governments have said that any peace plan must respect Ukraine’s sovereignty and ensure long term security.

Ukrainian officials said the government is willing to continue technical level discussions with Washington, but stressed that any agreement must deliver what they call a real and dignified peace that protects the country’s independence.

Negotiations are expected to continue in the coming days as Ukraine, the United States and European allies try to find common ground amid growing diplomatic pressure.


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