Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is holding critical talks with top Pentagon officials in Kyiv today amid revelations of a controversial American-led peace proposal to end the war with Russia.
The Secret 28-Point Proposal
The proposed peace deal, consisting of 28 points, would require significant concessions from Ukraine according to sources familiar with the negotiations. The plan demands that Ukraine cede the remaining eastern Donbas territory to Moscow and reduce its military capacity by half.
Insiders have described the proposal as "heavily tilted towards Vladimir Putin" and likely to be viewed as surrender in Kyiv. The agreement would grant the Russian president substantial additional power in the region.
Exclusion from Negotiations
In a controversial move that has raised eyebrows among diplomatic circles, Ukraine was denied a seat at the negotiation table during the drafting of this proposal. The plan was secretly developed by a group of Russian and American officials, drawing heavily on the structure of the Gaza ceasefire agreement.
The timing of these revelations is particularly sensitive, coming just one day after Russian strikes killed at least 26 people in one of Moscow's most intense bombardments since the invasion began in February 2022.
Daily Mail Poll: Your Voice Matters
As President Zelensky prepares for his crucial meeting with US defence officials, the Daily Mail is asking readers to weigh in on whether Ukraine should accept the proposed terms.
This follows yesterday's poll which asked Mail readers whether Russia poses a bigger threat to the UK than China. The results showed an almost even split among more than 3,000 voters:
- 51% responded 'yes'
- 41% responded 'no'
The close division highlights the complex nature of international threats facing Britain and the challenging decisions confronting Western allies in the Ukraine conflict.
