The United States is reportedly applying intense pressure on Ukraine to accept a controversial peace framework by Thanksgiving, with threats to cut off critical intelligence sharing and weapons support if Kyiv refuses. Sources familiar with the matter say this is one of the most aggressive timelines imposed by Washington so far.
The plan in question is a draft 28-point peace proposal, which would require Ukraine to make significant concessions—including ceding control over parts of Donbas, limiting the size of its military, and formally pledging never to join NATO.
U.S. officials, including a senior military delegation, met with Ukraine’s leadership in Kyiv to discuss the proposal, describing the timeline for a signature as “aggressive.”
President Volodymyr Zelensky has framed the decision as agonizing: signing could mean compromising his country’s dignity, while rejecting it risks severing a key partnership with the U.S.
Meanwhile, European leaders have expressed concern about the terms of the proposal, warning that it could undermine Ukraine’s sovereignty and risk rewarding Russia.
What to Watch:
- Whether Ukraine ultimately agrees to or rejects the deal by the U.S.-imposed deadline.
- How any deal might reshape Ukraine’s defense strategy, especially if military aid is scaled back.
- Reactions from NATO and European allies—whether they will push back on the proposal or try to broker alternative solutions.
Summary:
The U.S. appears to be aggressively pushing Ukraine toward a high-stakes peace deal by Thanksgiving, leveraging its intelligence and weapons support as a bargaining chip. For Ukraine, the choice could define the future of both its security and sovereignty.
