Vice President J.D. Vance recently shared a peace proposal aimed at ending the ongoing war in Ukraine. Speaking to reporters in India, he suggested that Ukraine should consider freezing the conflict along current frontlines. His proposal includes a ban on Ukraine joining NATO and calls for Ukraine to recognize Crimea as part of Russia.
Vance emphasized the urgency of the situation, stating that the U.S. is ready to step back from negotiations if both Ukraine and Russia reject the proposal. “We’ve issued a very explicit proposal to both the Russians and the Ukrainians, and it’s time for them to either say yes or for the United States to walk away from this process,” he remarked.
These comments come after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made it clear that he would not accept any conditions that involve recognizing Crimea as Russian territory or prohibiting NATO membership for Ukraine. Zelensky firmly stated, “There is nothing to talk about. This violates our Constitution. This is our territory, the territory of the people of Ukraine.”
In the backdrop of these developments, the White House is also active in the negotiations. Special envoy Steve Witkoff is set to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin for the fourth time this week, continuing discussions aimed at finding a resolution to the conflict.
The situation remains tense, with both sides holding strong to their positions. Vance’s proposal and Zelensky’s rejection highlight the challenges ahead in reaching a peaceful agreement.
