Zelensky Seeks Changes to U.S. Peace Plan as Europe Crafts Its Own Proposal
Zelensky plans to alter the U.S. peace proposal, insisting it reflect Ukraine’s dignity, while EU leaders prepare their own alternative agreement for Kyiv.
Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky signaled he intends to revise the peace framework proposed by U. S. President Donald Trump, arguing that the document must reflect what he described as the «honor and dignity of Ukrainians.»
He acknowledged that Kyiv may be approaching a difficult crossroads — between preserving national self-respect and risking the loss of a key ally. Zelensky characterized the dilemma as a choice between accepting a demanding set of 28 provisions or facing what he warned could be an exceptionally harsh winter and additional uncertainties.
According to him, freedom, dignity and justice remain fundamental values for Ukrainians, and he therefore plans to defend national interests while seeking what he called constructive outcomes in talks with Washington. Zelensky added that Kyiv will submit its own proposals in areas where the two sides currently differ.
The Financial Times previously reported that Washington expects Zelensky to sign the U.S.-drafted peace plan by November 27. According to the outlet, the White House hopes to secure his approval before Thanksgiving in order to forward the document to Moscow and conclude the coordination process by early December.
Meanwhile, European governments are increasingly distancing themselves from the American initiative. As the Wall Street Journal noted, EU leaders are preparing their own version of a settlement — an alternative to Washington’s proposal — and are attempting to persuade Kyiv to endorse their approach.