Pakistan, Nov. 22 -- The United States has reportedly pressured Ukraine to accept a 28-point peace framework that includes concessions to Russia, including territorial withdrawals, limits on its military, and a permanent ban from joining NATO. Sources familiar with the plan said Washington threatened to reduce intelligence sharing and weapons supplies if Kyiv did not agree by next Thursday.

A senior U.S. delegation met President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Kyiv, describing the meeting as a success and advocating an "aggressive timeline" for signing the agreement. Zelenskiy, speaking with leaders of Britain, Germany, and France, emphasized that Ukraine is reviewing the plan carefully to ensure a "real and dignified peace," while avoiding outri...