Zelenskyy May Reject US Plan: Concerns Over Donetsk Withdrawal for “Special Economic Zone”
Zelenskyy’s potential refusal to cede territory in Donetsk, supposedly for a “special economic zone,” raises some serious red flags, and I can certainly see why Kyiv might be reluctant. The whole idea smells fishy, frankly.
The core issue is this: the US, potentially under a new administration, is suggesting that Ukrainian forces withdraw from the areas they currently control in Donetsk. The carrot offered is a vague “special economic zone.” The stick? Well, it seems to be the potential loss of US support. And if you ask me, that’s a bad trade. Why would Ukraine give up strategically vital defensive positions for something so nebulous, especially when Russia is involved?… Continue reading
Matt Underwood