1. The United States has proposed a peace plan for Ukraine, which reportedly requires significant concessions from Kyiv.
2. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has pledged to defend his country's national interests and work with the US and Europe to find a way forward, but he expressed concerns about losing dignity as a result of the proposed plan.
3. Zelenskyy has held discussions with leaders of Britain, France, Germany, and US Vice President JD Vance regarding a counterproposal to the US-backed peace plan. He is expected to discuss the plan further with US President Donald Trump in the coming days. Trump suggested that Ukraine should accept the peace proposal by next Thursday, although an extension may be possible.