Zelensky: US Pushing Ukraine to Withdraw from Own Territory

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has publicly rejected a reported U.S. peace proposal. He stated the plan would require Ukraine, not Russia, to withdraw its forces from parts of the Donetsk region. Zelensky told reporters on Thursday that Washington is still trying to convince Kyiv to concede territories. The proposed deal would create a "free economic zone" in those areas, he said. The president's comments reveal a clear disagreement between allies on potential peace terms. The U.S. has not yet publicly confirmed the details of this reported proposal.