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Zelensky Proposes Demilitarized Zone Amid Ongoing Russian Offensive

12/24/2025

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signaled willingness to create a demilitarized Donetsk zone, with Russia withdrawing in exchange for Ukraine's troop pullback.
He sought security guarantees from United States and European partners, mirroring North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)'s Article 5.
Zelensky discussed a development package for postwar recovery and the management of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant.
Russia continued its offensive, capturing villages as the humanitarian situation remains dire amid ongoing strikes.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signaled willingness to create a demilitarized Donetsk zone, with Russia withdrawing in exchange for Ukraine's troop pullback.
He sought security guarantees from United States and European partners, mirroring North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)'s Article 5.
Zelensky discussed a development package for postwar recovery and the management of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant.
Russia continued its offensive, capturing villages as the humanitarian situation remains dire amid ongoing strikes.