Wed Apr 23 21:30:05 UTC 2025: **Trump Criticizes Zelenskyy’s Rejection of Territorial Concessions in Ukraine Peace Talks**

**NEW DELHI, April 24, 2025** – Former U.S. President Donald Trump sharply criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for rejecting a potential peace plan that would involve ceding territory to Russia. Zelenskyy, in a statement on Tuesday, ruled out territorial concessions, declaring that “there is nothing to talk about.” This followed a U.S. proposal, presented during talks in Paris last week, that suggested allowing Russia to retain control of occupied Ukrainian territory.

Trump, in a social media post, called Zelenskyy’s stance “very harmful” to ongoing negotiations and questioned why Ukraine didn’t fight for Crimea in 2014 when it was annexed by Russia. He claimed that a deal was close and warned that Zelenskyy’s actions would prolong the conflict.

Meanwhile, U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance stated that negotiations have reached a critical juncture. He described a “very fair proposal” that would essentially freeze current territorial lines, requiring concessions from both sides, although details remain undisclosed. However, a senior European official revealed that the U.S. proposal, initially presented as “just ideas,” was later portrayed as “final” in media reports, surprising Ukrainian officials.

Despite the ongoing disagreements, Zelenskyy affirmed Ukraine’s readiness to engage in any negotiation format that could lead to a ceasefire and full peace talks. This statement came after a Russian drone strike killed nine Ukrainian civilians. He reiterated Ukraine’s call for an “immediate, complete and unconditional ceasefire,” a proposal reportedly made by the U.S. six weeks prior. Concerns remain that Russia, enjoying battlefield momentum, may be delaying peace talks.

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