President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that the idea of Ukraine conceding Donetsk Oblast as part of a "peace deal" originated from Russia, not from US President Donald Trump's team.

Source: Zelenskyy during an online press briefing on 9 December, as reported by European Pravda

Details: Zelenskyy was asked whether he could confirm that the United States is demanding that Ukraine withdraw from Donetsk Oblast without a fight as part of a potential peace agreement, as reported, in particular, by Axios.

Quote: "First of all – not the United States: the originator of this idea was Russia, that we should give up our territories. I have already answered this. Of course, we want America in this matter, in this context, to be on our side.

Look, Russia will want us to give up our territories, and we will defend our interests."

Background:

• Zelenskyy also said that, within the negotiation process between Ukraine, Europe and the United States, three documents are being prepared that will form the basis of a peace settlement.
• Earlier on 9 December, Zelenskyy reported that work is now complete on the Ukrainian and European proposals regarding the "peace plan" at the level of national security advisers and they are ready to be presented to the United States.

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