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Zelenskyy Proposes Troop Withdrawal for Peace in Donbas

12/24/2025

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy proposed withdrawing troops from eastern Ukraine if Russia also pulls back, creating a demilitarized free economic zone monitored by international forces.
The plan is part of a broader 20-point plan and would require a national referendum to resolve Donbas control issues and matters around the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.
Russia has shown little willingness to withdraw or concede on territorial demands, despite ongoing discussions.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy proposed withdrawing troops from eastern Ukraine if Russia also pulls back, creating a demilitarized free economic zone monitored by international forces.
The plan is part of a broader 20-point plan and would require a national referendum to resolve Donbas control issues and matters around the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.
Russia has shown little willingness to withdraw or concede on territorial demands, despite ongoing discussions.