Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that only the United States and Donald Trump “have sufficient strength for the war to finally come to an end.” (AP Photo)

A US peace plan under discussion with Russia may require Ukraine to give up territory, surrender some weapons and reduce the size of its armed forces, reported Reuters citing sources familiar with the matter. The sources said Washington wants Kyiv to accept the main points of the draft framework, which Ukraine did not help prepare.

Reuters reported that the proposals include cutting troop numbers and ceding parts of eastern Ukraine, at a moment when Russian forces are advancing on the battlefield and Ukraine is dealing with a corruption scandal that led to the dismissal of its energy and justice ministers.

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