CNN reported on the 21st that US President Trump has asked Ukraine to accept his 28-point peace plan by the 27th, which many people consider "favorable to Russia." At the same time, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said that his country is facing one of the "most difficult moments in its history."
The report said that the content of Trump's 28-point peace plan includes pressuring Ukraine to effectively cede territory, limit military size, and commit not to join NATO, in exchange for ending the Russia-Ukraine conflict. These are precisely what Russia has long demanded.
Trump told Fox News: "I have a lot of deadlines, but if everything goes smoothly, you often extend the deadlines. However, next Thursday (the 27th) is the deadline." When speaking in the Oval Office, Trump also said he believes the plan is "a way to achieve peace," but it still needs Zelenskyy's approval. However, he implied that Zelenskyy has no choice but to accept it.
In Russia's view, the report said that Russian President Putin previously stated to the Security Council that he had received the US proposal and considered it "a basis for the final peaceful solution."
Putin also said he is prepared to "show" the "flexibility" achieved during the August summit in Alaska with Trump. However, he also added that Russia has not yet "substantially" discussed the agreement with the United States.
In response to the criticism that the 28-point peace plan is too favorable to Russia, Trump said in an interview that Putin "is not seeking more war" and "is being punished."
However, the content of the 28-point peace plan seems extremely bitter for Ukraine. The report said that Zelenskyy, in a video speech, said: "Ukraine is now under the greatest pressure. Ukraine may now face a very difficult choice: either lose its dignity or risk losing a key partner; or accept 28 extremely difficult demands, or endure an extremely harsh winter."
Zelenskyy said that Ukraine will "calmly and quickly" cooperate with the US and its partners to end the war. Zelenskyy also spoke with US Vice President Vance on the issue on the 21st.
Since the details of Trump's 28-point peace plan were made public, many European countries have expressed support for Ukraine. However, during the process of advancing the 28-point peace plan, EU countries have been basically excluded.
This article is an exclusive article from the Observer, and it is prohibited to reproduce it without permission.
Original: https://www.toutiao.com/article/7575346350901035556/
Statement: The article represents the personal views of the author. Please express your attitude by clicking the [up/down] buttons below.