Ukraine's Zelenskyy: US Peace Plan Advances, but Land Dispute Remains Key Hurdle

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that a US proposal for ending the war with Russia is improving but acknowledged that the issue of territory remains the most difficult challenge. He made the comments during a joint press conference with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris on Friday. Zelenskyy confirmed that discussions with American officials on the potential peace plan are ongoing. The US proposal is believed to involve a framework for preliminary negotiations between Ukraine and Russia. However, any agreement would need to resolve the status of Ukrainian territories currently occupied by Russian forces. President Zelenskyy has consistently stated that Ukraine's territorial integrity is not open for negotiation. He did not provide specific details about the US plan but indicated diplomatic efforts are continuing.