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US Pressures Ukraine to Accept Controversial Peace Plan

11/20/2025

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On November 19, 2025, the United States urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to accept a U.S.-drafted framework to end the war with Russia.
The plan would require Ukraine to relinquish some territory and weapons.
It also proposes a reduction in the size of Ukraine's armed forces.
Anonymous sources said Washington is pressuring Kyiv to agree to the main elements of the proposal.

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Story summary

On November 19, 2025, the United States urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to accept a U.S.-drafted framework to end the war with Russia.
The plan would require Ukraine to relinquish some territory and weapons.
It also proposes a reduction in the size of Ukraine's armed forces.
Anonymous sources said Washington is pressuring Kyiv to agree to the main elements of the proposal.