Ukraine has rejected the United States’ peace proposal, calling it a “failed plan.” Kyiv argues that the U.S. attempts for a ceasefire and elections in Ukraine are insufficient to pressure Russian President Vladimir Putin. Keith Kellogg, a former special envoy under President Donald Trump, stated that both sides would need to make concessions for a potential solution, while Trump himself expressed optimism about the discussions. Ukraine continues to maintain its wartime state and has not held elections since Russia’s 2022 invasion.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has refused to accept any agreement that would require territorial concessions to Russia, particularly in regions Moscow has occupied since 2014. Despite facing significant military losses, Ukraine insists on retaining its territories, while discussions about future military aid, especially from the U.S., remain uncertain.
Trump has criticized the amount of aid sent to Ukraine, although he is committed to ending the war quickly. Meanwhile, Russia continues to face substantial losses, both militarily and economically, due to sanctions. Putin has shown willingness to meet with Trump, but he rejects negotiations with Zelensky, complicating potential peace talks.
Ukraine is seeking long-term security guarantees, including the deployment of Western peacekeeping troops to prevent further Russian aggression after a ceasefire.
