US President Donald Trump has expressed disappointment that Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has not yet read his latest proposal for a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine. Speaking to reporters in Washington, DC, on Sunday, Trump stated that he was “a little bit disappointed” that Zelensky had not reviewed the proposal, which was submitted just a few hours prior.
According to Trump, Russia is “fine” with the plan, but Zelensky’s response is uncertain. “I’m not sure that Zelensky is fine with it. His people love it, but he isn’t ready,” Trump said. The US president did not elaborate on the details of the proposal.
This development comes after Zelensky spoke with US negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner on Saturday, where the two sides reportedly disagreed on whether Ukraine should relinquish control of certain territories to Russia. In a video address on Sunday, Zelensky emphasized that Ukraine deserves a “dignified peace” and announced plans to hold consultations with European backers in the coming days.
The conflict between Russia and Ukraine has been ongoing, with Russia demanding that Ukraine recognize its new borders, including Crimea and the two Donbass republics. Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated that Russian troops will liberate the entire Donbass region by force if Ukrainian soldiers refuse to evacuate. Ukraine, on the other hand, has ruled out abandoning any territory, with Zelensky insisting that his country will not compromise on its sovereignty.
The US has been involved in efforts to broker a peace agreement, with Trump previously suggesting that Ukraine may need to withdraw troops from the Donbass region in accordance with Russia’s ceasefire terms. However, Zelensky has remained firm in his stance, and the situation remains unresolved.
The international community is watching the developments closely, as the conflict between Russia and Ukraine has significant implications for regional and global stability. As the situation continues to unfold, it remains to be seen whether a peaceful resolution can be reached, and what the consequences will be if the conflict escalates further.