Ukraine is reportedly willing to halt hostilities and allow Russia to keep certain territories it currently controls, as part of a Europe-backed peace plan.
According to reports, President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged European leaders to reject any proposal from Donald Trump that would force Ukraine to give up more land, though Kyiv could permit Russia would maintain control over portions of Luhansk, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, Kherson, and Crimea. This would effectively lock in the current front line.
The proposal follows renewed Russian offensives and nuclear threats from Vladimir Putin. According to The Mirror, a meeting between Trump and Putin is anticipated to take place in Alaska this Friday.
Concerns Over Peace Talks
Ukrainian and European officials fear that Trump and Putin might reach a deal without Zelensky’s involvement. Still, the new European-backed proposal aims for a more cooperative negotiation approach.
A Western official stressed that the plan would only apply to the positions currently held by the two militaries. U.S. officials have assured European allies they will be consulted before Trump meets Putin directly.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk shared a mix of optimism and concern, stating, “I have many fears and a lot of hope.” Meanwhile, European diplomats remain wary, suspecting that Moscow’s proposed peace plan aims to lock in current front lines in southeastern Ukraine in return for Kyiv relinquishing parts of Donetsk and Luhansk.
Experts at the Institute for the Study of War warn that Putin’s long-term goals remain unchanged—overthrowing Ukraine’s pro-Western government, blocking NATO membership, and forcing demilitarization.
Despite the talk of peace, Zelensky said intelligence shows Russia is preparing new offensives, not stopping the war. Any final deal, he insisted, must include strong security guarantees, continued weapons support, and a clear path toward NATO membership.
