Ukraine Crisis: G20 Talks & Zelensky's Plea 🚀🔥

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Leaders from the UK, France, and Germany are attending the G20 summit in South Africa with the primary goal of bolstering the US’s plan for ending the war with Russia. Just a day after President Zelenskyy described Ukraine facing “one of the most difficult moments in our history” due to the pressure to accept the proposal, this group intends to strengthen the plan. This draft, widely leaked and perceived as leaning towards Moscow’s interests, includes elements Ukraine has previously rejected, such as ceding control of eastern territories. US officials, including senior Pentagon members, have been actively pushing for Ukraine to adopt it, driven by a deadline set by President Donald Trump. However, the situation remains tense, and there’s growing concern in Europe, exemplified by EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas’s serious worries – stating that “how it ends matters” and that Russia has no right to dictate terms to a country it invaded. The leaked draft outlines a significant shift in the conflict, proposing a withdrawal of Ukrainian forces from areas they currently hold in eastern Ukraine, alongside Russia’s established control over Donetsk and Luhansk regions, as well as the annexed Crimean peninsula. The plan suggests that Russia currently controls roughly 20% of Ukrainian territory and that its troops are making gradual progress along the lengthy frontline, despite substantial losses. To facilitate a resolution, the draft anticipates “reliable security guarantees” for Kyiv, though specific details remain unclear. Notably, the draft indicates an expectation that Russia won’t invade other countries and that NATO won’t continue to expand. Furthermore, the plan envisions Russia’s potential “reintegration into the global economy,” perhaps through the removal of sanctions and a return to the G8 group.