
Zelenskyy warns Ukraine faces ‘difficult choice’ as US peace plan hits major hurdle
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European leaders scramble to assess U.S. peace proposal for Ukraine that would cap armed forces and limit Western strikes inside Russia, catching allies off guard.
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According to multiple outlets, a working draft would require Kyiv to cede the eastern Donbas region to Russia, limit long-range Western strikes inside Russia, and cap Ukraine’s armed forces at roughly 600,000 troops.
The White House says Witkoff and Secretary of State Marco Rubio have been "quietly working" on the plan and engaging both sides. President Donald Trump has been briefed and supports pushing to finalize the framework by the holidays.













