Washington has reportedly presented ⁤Ukraine with a new 28-point draft proposal aimed at⁤ resolving the ongoing conflict,urging Kyiv to respond by next Thursday. The ‌plan, according to multiple media ‌outlets, contains ⁤stipulations previously rejected by both Ukrainian leadership and its Western European allies, notably including the ⁢relinquishment of Ukraine’s NATO aspirations‌ and⁣ a ​meaningful reduction in ⁤its military capabilities.

Trump’s‍ Response⁣ to Potential rejection

Former US President Donald Trump addressed reporters outside the White house on Saturday, ‌commenting‍ on the potential outcome shoudl Ukrainian President Volodymyr⁢ Zelensky decline the proposed ​peace plan.

Then he can continue. Then he can continue to fight his little heart out.

this statement echoes ⁣similar‍ remarks made by⁢ Trump on ⁣Friday, where he asserted ‍that ⁤Zelensky “is⁣ going to have to accept‌ something”⁤ eventually. He further cautioned about the⁣ approaching “cold winter” for Ukraine, highlighting the sustained attacks on its energy infrastructure.

Trump added, “He will have​ to like [the plan] and if he does not like it then, ⁤you know, they​ should just keep fighting, I guess.”

Reported US ⁣Pressure Tactics

Sources indicate that Washington⁣ has warned Kyiv of potential ‌consequences for ⁣rejecting‌ the ⁢draft peace ​proposal, including the suspension of ⁤military⁤ aid and intelligence sharing.This tactic mirrors a previous⁢ instance⁣ earlier this year,where the US reportedly leveraged‍ similar ⁣pressure to secure ​Ukraine’s agreement on a rare⁤ earths deal.

The proposed plan ‌represents a significant shift in ⁣the US approach to the conflict, signaling a potential willingness to ‌prioritize a negotiated settlement even if it requires‍ concessions ⁢from Ukraine. The implications​ of Zelensky’s decision will undoubtedly have far-reaching⁣ consequences for the future of the region.