WP: Zelensky's Statement Could Mean The Collapse Of Trump's Plan

Ukraine is fighting to give nothing away.

Ukraine will not give up its territories, head of state Vladimir Zelensky has said, rejecting a key Russian demand that US President Donald Trump included in his latest plan to end all-out war.

"Under our laws, under international law - and under moral law - we have no right to give anything away. That's what we are fighting for," he said after a meeting with top European leaders. The unequivocal statement that Ukraine would not cede land could signal the collapse of Trump's plan, which critics have described as wish fulfillment for Kremlin dictator Vladimir Putin, writes The Washington Post.

Speaking to reporters aboard a plane en route to Brussels after consultations with the leaders of Britain, France and Germany in London, Zelensky made one of his clearest public statements on the nascent U.S. proposal. He noted that what he called "blatantly anti-Ukrainian provisions" had been removed from the plan, making it clear: Kiev is open to a deal.

But on the issue of territory, he remained adamant - the same position held by European leaders who argue that Putin should not be allowed to redraw international borders by force, the media outlet reported. Zelensky emphasized that Ukraine would not surrender its territory in the east - not for the sake of speeding up peace talks, not for the sake of Washington's desire for compromise, and not under pressure from Moscow's ongoing military offensive.

Ukraine and Europe insist on a ceasefire along the current frontline, while Russia refuses to do so. Although some Ukrainian officials are still hopeful that the talks could yield a result, the story said.

"The proposal is closer to being acceptable to Ukraine, but it is not simple and not yet finalized," a senior Ukrainian official familiar with the latest discussions said on condition of anonymity.

It is reported that even before Zelensky's complete rejection of territorial concessions, Ukraine and its European allies had expressed serious concerns about Trump's initiative. Some argued that it was initially so favorable to Russia that it appeared to have been written in the Kremlin. Europeans and Ukrainians hastily proposed changes, including removing provisions unacceptable to Kiev or requiring broader approval from NATO or EU countries.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said any agreement must include "tough" security guarantees for Ukraine.

The media writes that Kiev hopes to secure a firmer and more coordinated Western position on Trump's proposal. European leaders support U.S.-led diplomacy but fear agreements that would cement Russia's territorial "gains" or leave Ukraine without strong security guarantees against a new attack.

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