“Zelenskyy Says Ukraine Will Not Accept Peace That Makes It ‘Neutral and Defenseless’”

Trump’s proposal demands that Ukraine adopt a neutral status and reduce its weapon systems. Zelenskyy said Ukraine cannot accept such vulnerability. Ukrainian officials say the plan favors Moscow.
Trump set a Thanksgiving deadline for the agreement. He believes Ukraine cannot defend the Donbas. European nations condemned the approach.
Zelenskyy warned that winter hardship will be severe as Russia targets infrastructure. Rejecting the plan may strain relations with Washington. Accepting it would weaken Ukraine permanently.
He vowed to defend Ukraine’s right to security and sovereignty. He said peace must protect Ukraine from future invasions.
European leaders supported Ukraine’s refusal to accept neutrality imposed by foreign powers.