Ukraine Denies Reports of War Ceasefire Plan

Ukraine has firmly rejected any peace talks that do not align with President Volodymyr Zelensky's proposed 'peace formula,' which insists on regaining control of all territories held prior to 2014 and receiving war reparations. Zelensky's foreign policy advisor, Igor Zhovkva, emphasized that only a Ukrainian plan could resolve the conflict, a sentiment echoed by US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan. Recent reports from Germany's Bild suggested that Zelensky might be open to a localized ceasefire, which Ukrainian officials have denied, labeling the article as false and asserting their commitment to a complete victory strategy without any war freeze. Zelensky is set to present his victory plan to the United States, which would include using Western weapons against Russia and pressing for diplomatic solutions. Amidst this, Russian President Vladimir Putin has indicated that Moscow is still open to discussions based on previously agreed terms from Istanbul, which remain unfulfilled due to external pressures. Overall, Kyiv maintains its stance against any ceasefire that would allow Russia to regroup.