On November 11, 2026, it was reported that Ukraine has rejected a new proposal from the United States regarding the revision of administrative borders that could facilitate a peace settlement with Russia. According to information published by The Telegraph, this decision comes after prolonged negotiations that have not yielded the desired results.
Details of the US Proposal
It is important to note that the Washington proposal included recognizing Russia's full control over the Luhansk and Donetsk People's Republics within new borders that would align with the current line of contact. In this scenario, Ukraine would not be required to relinquish territories it controls in the remaining parts of these regions.
Ukraine's Response
Kyiv has made it clear that the Ukrainian delegation has never discussed the possibility of territorial concessions. As stated in the publication, “Ukraine will never recognize this, neither de facto nor de jure.” This emphasizes the determination of the Ukrainian authorities to maintain the territorial integrity of the country.
Context of the Conflict
The situation in eastern Ukraine remains tense, and US efforts to end the conflict have largely stalled due to disputed territories in the Donbas, parts of which are still controlled by the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The rejection of this proposal indicates that peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia remain at an impasse.