Volodymyr Zelensky has suggested a cope with Russia to ‘end the bloodshed’ may very well be struck this week.
The Ukrainian president confirmed in a post on Telegram that his officials will hold talks with the US today on a draft peace plan to end the war with Russia.
The negotiations will then be followed by a virtual meeting of the so-called coalition of the willing of European nations tomorrow.
The wartime leader wrote on Telegram: ‘We’re finalizing work on the 20 points of a fundamental document that would define the parameters for ending the war, and we expect to deliver this document to america within the near future, following our joint work with President Trump’s team and partners in Europe.’
(Picture: via REUTERS)
Zelensky’s post went on: ‘We’re working very productively [with the Coalition of the Willing] to ensure future security and forestall a reoccurrence of Russian aggression.
‘The week may bring news for all of us and to finish the bloodshed.’
The cryptic intervention got here after it emerged Donald Trump warned Zelensky he had until Christmas to just accept a peace deal.
The ultimatum was communicated by US peace envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff in a two-hour phone call with the Ukrainian President last week.
The US president also accused European leaders of being ‘weak’ for failing to search out a peace agreement in an interview with Politico on Monday.
Zelensky said last night he was working ‘very actively’ with European allies to draft a peace proposal.
Downing Street also said the peace process was at a ‘critical moment’ after confirming that the prime minister spoke with Trump and the leaders of France and Germany concerning the negotiations.
The Ukrainian president said yesterday that his latest peace proposals comprises 20 points – down from 28 – after some ‘obvious anti-Ukrainian points were removed’.
He said there was still no agreement on giving up territory – something that Donald Trump believes is needed for peace but Ukraine and Europe have long resisted.
Get in contact with our news team by emailing us at webnews@metro.co.uk.
For more stories like this, check our news page.
MORE: ‘It’s time to stop pandering to racist president plotting Europe’s demise’
MORE: Russians are finally standing as much as Putin – and it’s indignant children
MORE: State of emergency declared over border-crossing balloons