A top Ukrainian officer has claimed that the country 'very close to this war really ended by a just and sustainable peace', after Ukrainians had remained shocked by a report on a pro-Russian site claiming that Trump could force Trump Kyiv in an unfavorable Stakes-fire. by Easter.
Andriy Yermak, the Chief of Staff of the Ukrainian president who will attend the Munich Security Conference next week, where Trump is expected to officially reveal his Plan for Peace in Ukraine, made the comments to the Associated Press.
He said: 'It is necessary that the leaders and the experts in politics will be in Munich realize that this momentum is.
“That we really end very close to the end of this war through a just and permanent peace, but (it) is necessary to be together- not to give Russia the opportunity to distribute the world to distribute partners.”
Yermak added that it was absolutely necessary that Ukraine was at the front and was central to the plans of the ceasefish -the fire: 'I think it is important that we go through these consultations and negotiations before the (Trump) administration plans.
“Our position is that it is impossible to have a big mistake and will be to have plans without participation by Ukraine when drawing up this plan.”
It comes in the midst of growing horror in reports of a leaked plan for Ukraine that Trump would try to force Ukrainian President Volodyymyr Zensky to agree to a ceasefire with Russia at Easter.
The unconfirmed plans, reported by the Ukrainian outlet Strana, described as pro-Russian, would have done the rounds in 'political and diplomatic circles' in Ukraine, and will contain a cease-fire that will stop on 20 April The fires will contain Advance, a ban on Ukraine to become a member of NATO, and a requirement from Kiev to accept the Russian sovereignty on canceled land.
Officials work at the destruction place after the Russian attack in Sumy, Ukraine on January 30, 2025
The EU is said to be asked to help Ukraine with its reconstruction efforts, which can cost no less than $ 486 billion (£ 392 billion) in the coming decade
In addition, Ukrainian troops will be made to leave the Russian region of Kursk, where it launched a counter -offensive in August, while a contingent of European soldiers, including British troops, would be asked to guard a demilitarized zone. American troops will not be involved in this contingent.
The EU is said to be asked to help Ukraine with its reconstruction efforts, which can cost up to $ 486 billion (£ 392 billion) in the following decade according to the German Marshall Fund Think tank.
The Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zensky has denied the existence of the cease -the -fire plans and the White House still has to officially comment on the reports.
But if it is confirmed, Zensky and Vladimir Putin would share a phone call within a few days before the fighting couple met at the end of February or early March. An official declaration of Stakes -Tuuren would then be made on April 20.
Ukrainians on social media were shocked to learn from the alleged plans.
It was said about the proposals: “So, Western speed bumps placed along the border and Ukraine actually surrender.”
Another wrote: “Yes, no way in hell will Ukraine accept that Bulls *** plan.”
The Zelensky office has strongly denied the legitimacy of the peace plans.
Andriy Yermak, the head of the President of Ukraine's office, wrote on Telegram that they did not 'exist in reality', adding that such reports often spread disguised accusations by Russians.
Combat Medici of the 14th Assault Brigade Chervona Kalyna of the Ukrainian National Guard treat an injured Ukrainian soldier in a medical stabilization point, amid Russian attack on Ukraine, nearby
A man films damaged shopping center with his phone after a drone attack in Kharkiv on February 6, 2025
An administrative building is damaged after the Russian rocket attack on February 5, 2025 in Izium, Ukraine
Zensky told the media groups on Sunday: 'The war of Russia is against Ukraine, against Europe, against the whole world, but above all the war is waged on our country. It is impossible to exclude Ukraine from a negotiating platform.
'Or this negotiation platform will have no real results, or it will only have political results. And such results have nothing to do with security or the end of the war. '
He added: 'I would really like the European voice to be there too. It is important for us because we will be a member of the European Union.
'But today I cannot clearly say what the structure of the negotiation process will be. Because we don't have a joint plan yet. '
In the meantime, Russia said that the US should not yet offer substantial details about the cease -the fire.
Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova in Moscow said yesterday: 'At the moment there are many words, many statements.
'There is no clarity or certainty about the steps that are taken. That is why it would be premature to discuss the prospects of negotiations or something generally in this context … We will concentrate on specific steps and actions. '
Russia currently checks approximately 20% of the territory of Ukraine and has made a large -scale referenda in four regions in which they 'voted' to join Russia.
Zelensky previously claimed that he would never let a hectare of land stay in Putin's hands, but has also admitted that the country cannot be returned to Ukraine immediately.
