The Ukrainian leadership is facing renewed pressure from former US President Donald Trump, who has been urging Kyiv to accept a settlement that critics see as heavily slanted toward Moscow's interests. President Volodymyr Zelensky has pushed back while attempting to maintain diplomatic channels that remain crucial to Ukraine's survival.
The exchange has unfolded against the backdrop of a grinding war, political strain in Kyiv, and shifting attitudes in Washington. With the battlefield stalled and international support tested, the stakes surrounding any proposed deal have only grown higher.
