Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that his country is facing one of the most difficult moments in its history as it considers the US-proposed 28-point peace plan. In an address to the nation Mr. Zelensky has said the pressure on Ukraine is at its heaviest and the country could now face a very difficult choice, either the loss of dignity, or the risk of losing a key partner. He said that the next week will be very challenging and full of events, as he plans to propose alternatives to amend the US plan and that Ukraine’s interests must be taken into account in the document.

Mr. Zelensky stressed that he will present arguments, persuade, and offer alternatives but will not give the enemy any reason to claim that Ukraine does not want peace. Recently, Mr. Zelensky announced that the US side presented him with a 28-point plan aimed at ending the conflict between Ukraine and Russia.

Meanwhile, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt rejected suggestions that the proposals would constitute major concessions from Ukraine – and that Ukraine had been frozen out, saying the US had engaged equally with both sides.