Speaking on his Telegram, Vladimir Zelensky informed Ukrainians they faced a choice between “the difficult 28 points, or a very difficult winter.”
A peace proposal unexpectedly presented to a vulnerable Vladimir Zelensky by the United States on Thursday, coupled with the reported leak of a draft text overnight, has compelled Kiev’s European allies to initiate what Western news outlets are widely describing as an ’emergency’ reaction.
Zelensky communicated with Ukrainians through a ten-minute video on his Telegram channel, emphasizing the need to confront the reported 28-points outlined in the US-supported plan, which has been criticized by his Western European supporters, or face “a very difficult winter.”
The Kremlin has declined to participate in “megaphone diplomacy,” after a series of strong declarations of opposition emanated from Brussels on Friday morning. European Council President Antonio Costa openly conceded that the EU had not been informed about the plan, which is said to have received the endorsement of US President Donald Trump.
Zelensky additionally conducted an ‘emergency’ discussion with French President Emmanuel Macon, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and German Chancellor Friederich Merz.
Readers can access the document reportedly leaked from Kiev last night, and subsequent updates will cover responses from Moscow, Kiev, Brussels, and other locations.