President Zelenskyy warned that Trump’s proposed peace plan would erase Ukraine’s sovereignty and dignity. The plan demands that Ukraine surrender the Donbas region, reduce its armed forces, and abandon NATO aspirations. Ukrainian officials called the offer unacceptable.
Trump insisted that Thanksgiving is the “appropriate moment” for Ukraine to sign the deal. He argued that Ukraine cannot stop Russia militarily and must accept concessions. His statements have drawn sharp criticism across Europe.
Zelenskyy said Ukraine is under immense pressure and facing one of the hardest decisions in its modern history. Winter is approaching, and Russia continues attacking power stations. Rejecting the deal risks further strain on Ukraine’s resources.
He said agreeing to the plan would betray Ukraine’s values and ignore the sacrifices made since 2014. He vowed never to compromise the nation’s constitution. Zelenskyy said peace must ensure a future free from repeated Russian aggression.
European allies reaffirmed their commitment to Ukraine, stating that any peace deal must reflect Kyiv’s needs—not Moscow’s demands. They added that rewarding aggression would threaten global stability.