"Reports on Friday suggested the US has threatened that if Ukraine does not sign a hastily concocted peace plan, Washington could withdraw intelligence sharing and other support critical to the Ukrainian war effort. Zelenskyy addressed the nation, saying Ukraine was faced with a choice of losing our dignity or the risk of losing our key partner. He spoke of an extremely difficult week ahead, and of unbearable pressure being put on Kyiv."
"The timing is particularly bad for Ukraine: the war's fourth winter is shaping up to be its most difficult, as the country faces an acute power shortage after Russian attacks on infrastructure. Morale is flagging, people are exhausted and Zelenskyy's inner circle is embroiled in a huge corruption scandal. Trump, for his part, is in a hurry, reportedly keen to get a deal done before Thanksgiving next Thursday."
A US-proposed peace roadmap appears heavily skewed toward Moscow and reportedly included threats to cut intelligence and other vital support if Ukraine refused to sign. Zelenskyy warned that Ukraine faces a choice between losing dignity or losing a key partner and described intense pressure on Kyiv. The country faces a harsh fourth winter with acute power shortages after Russian strikes, falling morale, exhaustion, and a corruption scandal in Zelenskyy's inner circle. Trump is reportedly pushing for a speedy deal before Thanksgiving, while key approvals and the plan's status remain unclear.
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