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The United States is reportedly applying its strongest pressure yet on Ukraine to accept the outline of a U.S.-brokered peace agreement aimed at ending the ongoing conflict with Russia, according to two individuals familiar with the discussions. Speaking anonymously, the sources said Washington has tied crucial intelligence sharing and weapons supplies to Kyiv’s willingness to sign a proposed framework as early as next Thursday.
According to the sources, the new push represents a sharper stance from the U.S. than in any previous negotiation phase. They described Washington’s message as clear: the Biden administration wants the war to end soon, even if it requires Ukraine to make concessions. One source summarized the situation by saying, “They want to stop the war and want Ukraine to pay the price.”
The U.S. has reportedly presented a 28-point plan that acknowledges several key Russian demands. These include requiring Ukraine to surrender additional territory, reduce the size of its armed forces, and accept restrictions preventing it from joining NATO—conditions that Kyiv has consistently resisted. The proposal outlines what Washington considers a realistic path to cease hostilities, but it also raises concern among Ukrainian officials about long-term sovereignty and security.
On Thursday, senior U.S. military officials traveled to Kyiv and met with President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to discuss what American representatives called a “path to peace.” Members of the delegation emphasized that the talks were constructive and that both sides had made progress. The U.S. ambassador to Ukraine and the U.S. Army public affairs chief described the meeting as successful, noting that Washington is pushing for an “aggressive timeline” to finalize the document.
As negotiations continue, the tension highlights the difficult balance between U.S. strategic interests and Ukraine’s determination to defend its territorial integrity. The coming days may prove pivotal in shaping the next phase of the conflict and the region’s security landscape.
