Putin Welcomes US Peace Proposal for Ukraine While Zelenskyy Faces Difficult Choice

Nov 22, 2025 02:46 am CST

Russian President Vladimir Putin has cautiously endorsed a US peace proposal for Ukraine, calling it a potential basis for settlement, while Ukrainian President Zelenskyy acknowledges facing a difficult choice between preserving sovereignty and maintaining crucial US support. The plan reportedly includes territorial concessions to Russia and limitations on Ukraine's military and NATO aspirations, creating tension between Ukraine and its European allies who insist on being consulted in peace negotiations.