Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday pushed back against a US plan to end Russia's invasion, while Russian leader Vladimir Putin welcomed the proposal that includes many of his hardline demands that President Donald Trump gave Ukraine less than a week to sign.

Zelensky pledged to work round the clock to make sure the final agreement would not "betray" Ukraine's interests, acknowledging he risked losing Washington as an ally.

Putin said the blueprint could "lay the foundation" for a final peace settlement, but threatened more land seizures if Ukraine walked away from negotiations.

Ukraine faces one of the most challenging moments in its history, Zelensky said in an address to the nation, adding that he would propose "alternatives" to Trump's 28-point plan.

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