US EditionUS offers 'free economic zone' in east if Ukraine cedes Donbas, Zelenskyy says
The US plan requires Ukraine to withdraw from about 30% of Donetsk, creating a free economic zone as a buffer, amid pressure for a peace deal by year-end.
- The United States has proposed a "free economic zone" in Donbas if Ukraine withdraws from certain areas, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
- Zelenskyy stated that the peace discussions include demands from Russia for complete control of Donbas, which Ukraine rejects, asserting they do not accept surrender of this territory.
- Zelenskyy emphasized that any territorial concessions should be made by the Ukrainian people, not through external pressure.
- NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte highlighted that Russia has used over 46,000 drones and missiles against Ukraine this year, asserting that 'we are Russia's next targets'.
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Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelenski has developed a proposed plan by the United States of America, which aims at the withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from the Danube region. According to its statements made yesterday in Kiev, the initial proposal, which suggests the surrender of Ukraine's controlled parties to Russia, has been revised in a compromise variant. This provides that Ukrainian troops should withdraw, and Washington should further cre…
The US proposes that the parts of Donbas controlled by Ukraine be declared a "free economic zone", but Russia wants to seize the entire area. Moscow can imagine sending the National Guard instead of troops, but that shouldn't make a big difference.
Roundup: Zelensky explains U.S.-proposed "free economic zone" plan for Donbas
The measure proposed by the Zelensky Presidency consists of a retreat of Ukrainian and Russian forces from both sides of the front line. A compromise to bitter taste for Ukrainians.
The US is bringing a "free economic zone" into play in Donbas. Ukraine's President, Volodymyr Selenskyj, on the other hand, stresses that only the people can decide on territorial issues.
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