Vance Outlines U.S. Plan for Ukraine That Sharply Favors Russia

Vice President JD Vance called on Ukraine to accept an American peace proposal that aligns closely with Russian interests, including freezing territorial lines from the past three years, accepting Crimea as annexed by Russia, and preventing Ukraine from joining NATO. This was the first time a U.S. official had publicly laid out such a harsh stance aimed at ending the conflict while benefiting Russia. The plan seeks to pressure President Volodymyr Zelensky into making significant sacrifices regarding territorial claims and NATO membership.