London/Kyiv: The US has reportedly signalled to President Volodymyr Zelensky that he must accept an American-drafted framework to end the war with Russia, which proposes that Ukraine give up territory and some weapons, in what would be a major setback for Kyiv.

Two US sources, who asked not to be identified because of the sensitivity of the matter, told Reuters the proposals include cutting the size of Ukraine’s armed forces, among other things. Washington wants Kyiv to accept the main points, they said.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is reportedly displeased by the proposal. Credit: AP

Such a plan would represent a serious blow for Kyiv as it faces further Russian territorial gains in eastern Ukraine, and Zelensky faces a corruption scandal that on Wednesday saw parliame

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