Zelensky reveals 20-point plan to end Ukraine war
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It's a possible pathway to end Russia's war on Ukraine. This new version shows some changes in Ukraine's stance, with Kyiv floating the possibility that its troops could withdraw from the eastern Donbass region, making it a free economic zone. There are security guarantees for Kyiv, too, with a coordinated response from the U.S., NATO and the Europeans if Russia invades Ukraine again. The Ukrainian leader, Volodymyr Zelensky, said the Russians would weigh in on the draft deal once the Americans had spoken to them, adding that his side was working hard to end the war.
Ukraine has never been and will never be an obstacle to peace. We are working actively and doing everything necessary to ensure that the documents come to fruition and that they are realistic. The key is that Russia must not sabotage this diplomacy and must take ending the war 100% seriously.
The conflicts dragged on for nearly four years. On Tuesday, officials said three people, including a young child, were killed in massive overnight Russian drone and missile strikes on Ukraine. There have been repeated calls for a Christmas truce, which Russia has apparently rejected. For more on the draft deal and other developments, I spoke with our correspondent in Kyiv, Samira Hussain. We've always known this draft deal has been kicking around, this 20-point peace plan. But speaking to reporters, President Zelensky really outlined in detail what is in this plan. And we know that territorial concessions have been a major roadblock when it comes to any of these peace talks. Well, now President Zelensky is saying that he is open to the possibility of creating a demilitarized zone along the current battle lines, and that would be monitored by peacekeepers.
Now, this would be his preferred option. Nevertheless, he also suggests a willingness to discuss the creation of perhaps a free economic zone in Donetsk. But that possibility comes with a lot of provisions, including a full withdrawal by Russia and Ukraine. But really, this is significant because it's the first time we're really hearing about territorial concessions. And although Ukraine is sounding quite upbeat about this plan, it still needs to go to Russia. As I mentioned a moment ago, there's no Christmas truce, as some had hoped for. What's the mood in Kiev, but also on the front lines? I think in Kiev, you know, there has been a few weeks of relative calm, but that was really rocked. Yesterday, when you saw that there were more than 600 drones flown all over Ukraine, two of which made an impact in Kyiv.
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4 chapters
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What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
0:00–9:41
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What is President Zelensky's 20-point plan to end the Ukraine war?
9:41–13:19
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What are the security guarantees included in the Ukraine peace proposal?
13:19–25:52
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How does the situation in Ukraine affect the mood in Kyiv?
25:52–25:56
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