WASHINGTON —

It could be a pivotal moment for the nearly four-year war in Ukraine. The Trump administration has a new peace proposal, but critics contend it's too favorable to Russia.

U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that he wants an answer from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy by Thursday, but he didn't rule out an extension to finalize the terms.

Asked if the U.S. will pull back support if Zelenskyy doesn't accept the plan, Trump told reporters, "Well, at some point he's going to have to accept something."

"You remember, right, in the Oval Office, not so long ago. I said you don't have the cards," Trump added, referencing the tense meeting between the two leaders back in February.

The 28-point plan envisions several concessions from Ukraine, including shrinking its arm

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