Zelenskyy Rejects Trump’s Ukraine Surrender Demand
Planned ministerial-level talks in London among US, UK, French, German, and Ukrainian diplomats were abruptly downgraded to official-level discussions. This shift follows the US Secretary of State’s trip to Moscow and the absence of key US officials, sparking frustration in Washington. The downgrading stems from disagreements over a US-proposed framework that includes Ukrainian recognition of Russia’s annexation of Crimea, a proposal strongly opposed by Ukraine. Despite Russia’s reported offer to freeze fighting along current lines, Ukraine insists on an unconditional ceasefire before negotiations can proceed.
John Q. Hosedrinker