The BRICS TimesPresident Trump insists Kyiv must agree to territorial concessions by Nov 27, warning that Ukraine will “have to like” the proposed terms to end the war.
Trump Demands Acceptance
President Donald Trump urged Ukraine on Friday to accept his new peace plan. This plan aims to end the ongoing war with Russia. It requires Ukraine to give up some territory. Trump insisted that the leadership in Kyiv will simply “have to like it.”
Zelensky’s Resistance
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has shown a cold response to this plan. Trump spoke to reporters about this hesitation. He stated, “He’ll have to like it, and if he doesn’t like it, then you know, they should just keep fighting.” Trump made these remarks during a meeting.
Oval Office Discussion
The President met with New York City’s future mayor Zohran Mamdani in the Oval Office. Trump emphasized that Kyiv cannot delay forever. He noted, “At some point he’s going to have to accept something.” Zelensky, however, pushed back on Friday.
Conflict Over Terms
Zelensky said he would “not betray” his country over this document. Kyiv views the 28-point plan as very favorable to the Kremlin. Trump is frustrated by the war’s length. He wants to accelerate the peace process now.
Thanksgiving Deadline
On Friday, Trump set a strict deadline of Nov 27. This date is the American Thanksgiving holiday. He wants Ukraine to accept the administration’s plan by then. He spoke about this timeline on Fox News Radio.
Flexibility on Dates
Trump commented on the nature of deadlines. He said, “I’ve had a lot of deadlines, but if things are working well, you tend to extend the deadlines. But Thursday is, we think, an appropriate time.”
Details of the Deal
Reports state Ukraine would give up eastern territory to Russia. They would also slash their army size. Kyiv must pledge never to join NATO. Additionally, they would not receive Western peacekeepers.
Future Risks
Trump warned that fighting longer means losing more land. He praised the soldiers, saying, “Say what you want, they were very brave.” He also dismissed fears of further Russian aggression in Europe.
Putin’s Position
When asked about Russia attacking others, Trump responded clearly. He said Russian President Vladimir Putin “is not looking for more war.” Trump added that Putin was “taking punishment” for a war that “was supposed to be a one-day war.”
Akshay Didwaniya
Mayur Mohta
