Efforts to halt the war in Ukraine, now approaching its fourth year, have all failed. The Trump administration is now reported to have joined Russia in drafting a new plan to end the conflict, but it would require Kyiv to cede territory and reduce the size of its army — terms Ukraine has long declared unacceptable.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday insisted that any peace plan to end the war must include a recognition of the “aggressor” paying the price, in light of Russia triggering the conflict by invading Ukraine in 2022.

I don’t want to say that [Kyiv] full-heartedly like agreed to it and they’re ready to sign off. They agreed to the majority of the plan,” the person added.

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European leaders said they “strongly support” an immediate halt to Russia’s war in Ukraine along current battle lines to start peace talks. The leaders stated they remain committed to the principle that international borders must not be changed by force and support President Trump’s position that the fighting should stop immediately. The leaders said they must ramp up the pressure on ...

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