US Proposal for Ceasefire in Ukraine
April 18, 2025
The US presented a draft for a ceasefire in Ukraine, which includes the retention of Russian forces in occupied areas. The Ukrainian president expressed his opposition to negotiating over territorial issues and emphasized that such matters would not be discussed until a peace agreement is reached. The implementation of the plan depends on the Kremlin's willingness to halt hostilities. The US is pushing for rapid progress in the negotiation process.