US EditionUS offers 'free economic zone' in east if Ukraine cedes Donbas, Zelenskyy says
The U.S. proposed a free economic zone in eastern Donbas as a compromise involving Ukrainian withdrawal, with Zelenskyy highlighting unresolved control and security questions.
- On Thursday, United States mediators proposed a `free economic zone` in parts of the eastern Donbas requiring Ukrainian withdrawal, a plan Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine, relayed to reporters with many unanswered questions.
- Past plans cited a Korean-style buffer zone as the United States proposed a neutral, demilitarized area modeled on the North and South Korea demilitarized zone, serving as a compromise after weeks of talks with Russia.
- Zelenskyy warned that key details remain undefined as the U.S. has not specified who would control or police the Donetsk region territory, and he challenged why only Ukrainian troops should withdraw while Russian forces stay.
- Territorial issues remain unresolved after weeks of negotiations, as Zelenskyy cautioned Ukraine has not accepted the proposal and Russia seeks control over larger Donbas territory.
- Longstanding frontline dynamics in Donbas shape the longer-term stakes, as Zelenskyy warned the zone could face infiltration under the guise of 'civilians' and stressed any compromise must be fair to Ukraine.
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The US is bringing a "free economic zone" into play in Donbas – but the Ukrainian leadership fears dangerous concessions to Moscow. Pressure on Kiev is rising. Is there a meeting on Saturday?
The US is playing a "free economic zone" in Donbas – but the Ukrainian leadership fears dangerous concessions to Moscow. Meanwhile, pressure on Kiev is increasing. On Saturday, an important meeting could be held.
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The US is bringing a "free economic zone" into play in Donbas – but the Ukrainian leadership fears dangerous concessions to Moscow. Pressure on Kiev is rising. Is there a meeting on Saturday?
It would be a neutral area without Ukrainians or Russians. The United States intends to create a "demilitarized region" in the regions of the Donbass controlled by Ukraine. Zelensky is not convinced.
This would be a possible compromise if Ukraine agreed to withdraw from the Donbass, the Ukrainian President stresses. It is not yet clear how security in this zone can be guaranteed.
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