Volodymyr Zelensky faces an impossible dilemma for Ukraine

21/11/2025 17:04 France 24

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is being pushed into a stark dilemma: accept the controversial US-backed peace plan — widely seen as overwhelmingly favourable to Russia — or risk being accused of rejecting peace and undermining Washington’s diplomatic efforts. President Donald Trump is now increasing pressure on Zelensky to endorse the proposal, leaving Kyiv with little room to manoeuvre, as FRANCE 24's Gulliver Cragg explains from Kyiv.

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