US offers ‘free economic zone’ in east if Ukraine cedes Donbas, Zelenskiy says
Summary
Ukraine has proposed a 20-point plan to end the war with Russia, with the US offering a 'free economic zone' in eastern Donbas as a compromise if Ukraine cedes territory. President Zelenskiy emphasized the need for a referendum on any land concessions.
Key Points
- Ukraine presented a revised 20-point framework to the US to end the war with Russia.
- The US proposed creating a 'free economic zone' in eastern Donbas under Ukrainian control as a compromise.
- President Zelenskiy insists that any territorial concessions should be subject to a public referendum in Ukraine.
- Discussions include joint governance of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant and security guarantees to prevent future attacks.
