Zelensky says ready to work on U.S. backed plan to end war

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Ukrainian president Zelensky says he is ready to collaborate with the U.S. on a plan to end the war with Russia despite European pushback against concessions

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00:00Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says he is ready to engage honestly with Washington on ending the war in Ukraine,

00:07after meeting a top U.S. Army official.

00:10Reuters and several American media reported that the U.S.-backed plan would see Kiev give up areas of the Donbas in eastern Ukraine

00:18that it still controls, reduce the size of its army, and pledge not to join NATO.

00:23Under the plan, Ukraine's military would be limited to 600,000 troops, but European fighter jets would be stationed in Poland.

00:31Kiev would receive reliable security guarantees, though details are unclear.

00:36The draft also calls for Russia to be reintegrated into the global economy, including lifting sanctions and inviting Moscow back into the G7.

00:45Zelensky said he expects to speak with U.S. President Donald Trump soon about the proposals,

00:50which also include plans for Ukraine to give up many of its weapons.

00:55If fully implemented, the plan appears to favour Moscow, something European allies have warned against.

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