US threatens Ukraine to cut off arms supplies and intelligence sharing if Kyiv does not sign peace plan by 27 November
According to Reuters, The United States has threatened Ukraine with stop military assistance and intelligence exchange, If Kyiv does not agree to sign the peace plan proposed by Washington before 27 November.
The agency cited several sources familiar with the negotiations.
Details of the ultimatum
According to Reuters, Washington has made it clear that:
arms supplies may be suspended;
intelligence sharing channels may be restricted;
Ukraine has a clear deadline 27 November - to approve the US version of the agreement.
Sources claim that such steps are intended to «push» Kyiv to end the war diplomatically.
Kyiv's reaction
The Ukrainian side has not yet given a clear answer, but emphasises that No peace plan can include concessions to national interests, In particular, regarding territorial integrity and future security guarantees.
Ukraine continues to consult with both the United States and its European allies, who are promoting their own alternative.
Context.
The Reuters report comes amid heated discussions between the US, EU and Ukraine over the future architecture of peace. European capitals have already expressed concerns about the «American plan», calling it unfavourable to Ukraine and too soft on Russia.
Washington's pressure could have a significant impact on the negotiations, as the US remains a key supplier of arms and technological support to Ukraine.
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