"Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that a proposed peace plan now under discussion with the United States and Europe has incorporated correct points, but sensitive issues still need to be discussed with US President Donald Trump. Zelenskyy added that if negotiations proceeded on resolving the war, there must be no missiles, no massive strikes on Ukraine and our people. Trump also hinted at new progress in the talks, which took place in Geneva."
"A senior official told the AFP news agency that the US pressed Ukraine to accept the deal in Geneva, despite Kyiv's protests that the plan conceded too much to Moscow. The official said Washington did not directly threaten to cut off aid if Kyiv rejected its deal, but that Ukraine understood this was a distinct possibility. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt clarified that there is no meeting scheduled between Trump and Zelenskyy this week."
"Leavitt told US broadcaster Fox News that a couple of points of disagreement remain between the US and Ukraine on a potential deal to end Russia's invasion. Leavitt also pushed back against criticism, including from within Trump's Republican Party, that the president is favouring Russia in efforts to end the war in Ukraine, describing those statements as complete and total fallacy. She said the US president was hopeful and optimistic that a plan could be worked out."
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said a proposed peace plan with the US and Europe includes correct points but still contains sensitive issues needing discussion with US President Donald Trump. Zelenskyy insisted negotiations must forbid missiles and massive strikes on Ukraine and its people. Trump hinted at progress after Geneva talks. A senior US official said Washington pressed Kyiv to accept the deal; officials denied directly threatening to cut aid, though Ukraine saw that as possible. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said no meeting is scheduled between Trump and Zelenskyy, acknowledged disagreements, and rejected claims the president favors Russia. The Kremlin said it would wait to see how talks pan out before commenting.
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