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Trump Frustrated by Zelensky Over Peace Plan Silence
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- President Trump expressed disappointment that President Zelensky has not read his administration’s peace plan to end the Ukraine-Russia war.
- Zelensky said talks with Trump’s envoys were constructive but difficult and stressed Ukraine’s demand for Russian accountability.
- Major obstacles to peace include disputes over the Donbas region and the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, but negotiators believe a deal is close.
President Donald Trump voiced dissatisfaction on Sunday, stating that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had yet to review the U.S. proposal for ending the Ukraine-Russia conflict. Trump emphasized that while Russian officials and Zelensky’s aides responded positively, the Ukrainian leader himself remains hesitant.
“I have to say that I’m a little bit disappointed that President Zelensky hasn’t yet read the proposal. That was as of a few hours ago,” Trump said.
“His people love it, but he has it. Russia is fine with it … but I’m not sure Zelensky is fine with it.”
Zelensky reported on discussions with Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, and Jared Kushner, describing the exchange as challenging.
“The American envoys are aware of Ukraine’s core positions, and the conversation was constructive, though not easy,” Zelensky said.
Zelensky stated on social media that Ukraine expects Russia to be held responsible for its ongoing attacks and devastation.
“Ukraine deserves a dignified peace, and whether there will be peace depends entirely on Russia – on our collective pressure on Russia and on the sound negotiating positions of the United States, Europe, and all our other partners,” the Ukrainian president said.
Trump has claimed Russia would accept the peace proposal, but Russia’s foreign policy aide Yuri Ushakov called for “radical changes” without clarifying specific requirements. Ushakov mentioned talks involving “territorial problems” between Putin and Trump representatives lasting four hours in Moscow.
Putin’s forces largely control the Donbas region, while Ukraine continues to hold part of it. Key sticking points in the peace process include territorial disagreements and control over the Zaporizhzhia nuclear facility, according to U.S. Special Envoy Keith Kellogg.
“If we get those two issues settled, I think the rest of the things will work out fairly well,” Kellogg said. “We’re almost there.”
Negotiations, as promised by Trump, have seen multiple delays and restarts since he returned to office. Recent efforts included a 28-point U.S. plan and talks in Miami, but so far no breakthrough has been achieved.
Stay up to date with the latest on the negotiations as leaders seek to protect national interests and secure peace.
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