The United States has given Ukraine an ultimatum to sign a peace deal by Thursday, according to a report by the Financial Times. The plan, aimed at resolving the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, was discussed by US Secretary of the Army Daniel Driscoll with Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky and later presented to EU and UK ambassadors in Kiev.

During the meeting, Driscoll reportedly used strong language to emphasize the urgency of the situation, stating that “we need to get this done” and that President Trump wants peace now. The tone of the gathering was described as “nauseating” by a high-ranking official. Driscoll also mentioned that the US military assessment is that Ukraine is in a very bad position, but security guarantees for the country are part of the US plan.

The proposed peace plan, which has not been officially disclosed, is believed to include the withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from parts of the Donbass region, downsizing of the military, and abandoning NATO aspirations in exchange for Western security guarantees. This comes amid a corruption scandal in Kiev, which has weakened Zelensky’s political position. The Ukrainian president has stated that the country must prepare for a tough choice between accepting the “28 difficult points” in the US plan or risking a difficult winter without US support.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that the American proposal could form the basis of a final peace settlement. The US push for Ukraine to agree to the plan has been met with resistance from EU and UK officials, who have called for more pressure on Russia instead of rushing into a peace deal. The situation highlights the complex and sensitive nature of the conflict, with multiple parties involved and different interests at stake. As the deadline for Ukraine to sign the peace deal approaches, the international community is watching closely to see how the situation will unfold.