Zelenskyy: Idea of Ukraine conceding Donetsk Oblast came from Russia, not US

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that the idea of Ukraine conceding Donetsk Oblast as part of a "peace deal" originated from Russia, not from US President Donald Trump's team.

Source: Zelenskyy during an online press briefing on 9 December, as reported by European Pravda

Details: Zelenskyy was asked whether he could confirm that the United States is demanding that Ukraine withdraw from Donetsk Oblast without a fight as part of a potential peace agreement, as reported, in particular, by US digital news outlet Axios.

Quote: "First of all, it was not the United States: the idea that Ukraine should give up its territories came from Russia in the first place. I have already responded to this. Naturally, we want the United States to stand with us in this matter and in this context.

Look, Russia will want us to give up our territories, and we will defend our interests."

Background:

• Zelenskyy has also said that, within the negotiation process between Ukraine, Europe and the United States, three documents are being prepared that will form the basis of a peace settlement.
• Earlier on 9 December, Zelenskyy reported that work is now complete on the Ukrainian and European proposals regarding the "peace plan" at the level of national security advisers and they are ready to be presented to the United States.

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