Archive · 1 Jan 2026
Ukraine Rejects Weak Peace Deal
Ukraine's president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, said in a New Year's speech that Ukraine wants peace, but not if it means giving up too much.
He won't sign a weak peace deal that might just make the war last longer.
Zelenskyy said Ukraine is very tired of the war, but they won't surrender.
He wants to end the war in a way that keeps Ukraine safe and strong.
This means Ukraine won't accept any deal that doesn't protect its future.
European partners, including France and the UK, will make security commitments to Ukraine on January 6, 2024, to ensure a just and lasting peace.
The Trump administration has also offered security guarantees, but details are not yet finalized.
Ukraine has pushed back against Trump's initial 28-point plan, which was later refined to a 20-point plan.
The contentious issues of territory are still not finalized.
Zelenskyy refuses to sign a weak peace deal that could prolong the war.
Ukraine wants peace but not at any cost, emphasizing the need to protect its sovereignty.
Zelenskyy acknowledges Ukraine's fatigue but asserts they are not ready to surrender.
The president's New Year address highlighted Ukraine's determination to end the war on fair terms.
European partners, including France and the UK, will make security commitments to Ukraine on January 6, 2024, to ensure a just and lasting peace.
- Who
- Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukraine, European partners, Trump administration
- What
- Rejection of a weak peace deal and discussions on security commitments
- When
- December 31, 2023, and January 6, 2024
- Where
- Ukraine, Paris, Mar-a-Lago, Florida
- Why
- To ensure a just and lasting peace that protects Ukraine's sovereignty and security
Ukraine and European Partners
Trump Administration
Security Guarantees
Ukraine and European Partners
Ukraine insists on strong security guarantees as a must for any peace agreement.
Trump Administration
Trump administration has offered a security guarantee modeled after NATO's Article 5, but details are not yet finalized.
Peace Deal Terms
Ukraine and European Partners
Ukraine and European partners want a just and lasting peace that protects Ukraine's sovereignty.
Trump Administration
Trump has pressured Ukraine to accept any arrangement to end the war, including a contentious 28-point plan that Ukraine found unacceptable.
- Zelenskyy's Stance
- Will not sign a weak peace deal
- Ukraine's Goal
- End the war without surrendering
- Zelenskyy's Message
- Ukraine wants peace but not at any cost
- European Commitments
- European partners to make security commitments to Ukraine on January 6, 2024
- Coalition of the Willing
- Group of more than 30 members led by the UK and France
- Trump's 28-point Plan
- Initially proposed a plan that Ukraine found unacceptable, later refined to a 20-point plan
- Ukraine's Position on Security Guarantees
- Stressed that security guarantees are a must for any agreement that ends the war
Sources
Trump considers giving Ukraine a security guarantee
Macron: allies will make commitments on protecting Ukraine at Jan 6 meeting
Zelenskiy says he won’t sign weak deal that will only prolong war
Zelenskyy says his country is 10% away from deal to end the war, warns of unresolved issues
‘Peace? Yes. At any cost? No’: Volodymyr Zelensky’s New Year message sets red lines for peace deal with Russia
Zelensky says Ukraine-Russia peace deal is 90 percent ready, warns final '10%' gap is critical
Zelenskyy says he won't sign weak deal that will only prolong war - Telegraph India
Europe to make security commitments to Ukraine next week, says Macron
