Financial Times learns that Trump has set a deadline for Ukraine
US President Donald Trump gave Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelenskyy "a few days" to respond to his peace plan. According to a report by the Financial Times citing sources, Trump's envoys Stephen Whitlock and his son-in-law Jared Kushner had pressured Zelenskyy to make a "quick decision." Trump hopes to reach an agreement before Christmas on December 25th.
According to official sources, Zelenskyy responded that he needs time to consult with European allies before commenting on Washington's proposal. A Western official described Ukraine's position as a dilemma: Kyiv cannot accept territorial conditions, yet it is difficult to refuse American demands.
Previously, Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine is working with Europe to develop its own version of a peace plan. He said the plan would be ready and submitted to the US on the evening of December 9th, with deleted clauses that Kyiv could not accept in the new 20-point plan. The next day (December 9th), Ukrainian President announced that he was perfecting the updated peace plan, which is expected to be submitted to the US on December 10th.
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