Zelenskyy said Ukraine is under severe pressure as Trump demands acceptance of a peace plan heavily aligned with Russian interests. The deal would force Ukraine to surrender territory and scale back its military. Officials across Europe have condemned the plan.
Trump publicly announced that Thanksgiving is the deadline for Ukraine to sign the agreement. He said Kyiv “will have to like it” or continue fighting. His stance has caused widespread concern among Western allies.
The Ukrainian president said the nation faces an impossible situation. He said agreeing to the deal would compromise freedom, justice, and sovereignty. He warned the alternative is another punishing winter of energy shortages.
Zelenskyy pledged to protect the constitution and never betray Ukraine’s values. He said trust cannot be placed in a country that has attacked Ukraine repeatedly. He called for negotiations that deliver genuine security.
European leaders signaled strong opposition to Trump’s plan. They said a fair peace must start from the current battlefield line, not from Russia’s territorial claims. They warned that rewarding invasion would embolden authoritarian powers worldwide.