Ukraine is preparing to submit a revised peace plan to the White House as President Volodymyr Zelensky firmly rejects any territorial concessions to Russia.
The move comes amid intense diplomatic talks and ongoing attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure.
Kyiv aims to offer alternatives to the United States after Zelensky reiterated that surrendering land is off the table. “We have no legal right to do so, under Ukrainian law, our constitution, and international law. And we don’t have any moral right either,” he said during a press briefing with European and NATO leaders.
The Ukrainian president highlighted that any change in borders would require public approval via a referendum. The revised plan follows the weekend’s private US-Ukraine negotiations, which failed to produce an agreement acceptable to Kyiv.
Russian drone attacks continue
While diplomatic efforts advance, Russian drone strikes targeted the north-western city of Sumy overnight, leaving parts of the city without power. The regional governor confirmed more than a dozen drones hit power infrastructure, though no casualties were reported.
Zelensky singled out the eastern Donbas region and the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant as “most sensitive” in the peace talks. The US-backed draft plan initially proposed Ukraine cede full control of Donbas and split nuclear plant energy with Russia—a proposal rejected by Kyiv and European allies as favoring Moscow.
The updated draft, reportedly trimmed from 28 to 20 points, retained all pro-Ukrainian measures while maintaining zero compromise on territorial sovereignty.
A hastily arranged Downing Street summit brought Zelensky together with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Officials reiterated their support for Ukraine and underscored the importance of a “just and lasting peace” backed by strong security guarantees.
Zelensky is continuing his European tour, meeting NATO chief Mark Rutte and EU chief Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels, followed by Italian Prime Minister Georgia Meloni. Discussions aim to form an international coalition that could provide military support if a peace deal is reached.
Moscow claimed talks with the White House were constructive, although little has publicly changed regarding Kremlin demands. Former President Donald Trump suggested Zelensky himself is the main obstacle to a US-mediated peace deal, stating that Russia is reportedly “fine” with the US plan, and expressing disappointment that Zelensky has not yet reviewed it.
