Basic Context
The article discusses a new U.S. peace plan proposed to end the Russia–Ukraine war.
This plan asks Ukraine to give up some territory to Russia and, in return, offers only limited security guarantees to Kyiv.
Because of this, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says Ukraine is facing a very painful choice:
Either:
• Accept the U.S. plan → which means losing territory and national dignity,
or
• Reject the plan → and risk losing U.S. support, its most important partner.
Russia, the U.S., and European leaders have all reacted cautiously, and the situation is diplomatically sensitive.
