Trump Gave Russia, Ukraine June Deadline to Reach Agreement to End War/ Newslooks/ WASHINGTON/ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ Ukraine’s president says the United States has set a June deadline for Kyiv and Moscow to reach a peace agreement. As diplomacy continues, Russia intensified drone and missile attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. Power shortages worsened nationwide, forcing nuclear plants to cut output amid winter conditions.
US June Deadline for Ukraine War Deal – Quick Looks
- Ukraine says the US wants the war ended by early summer
- Washington may pressure both Kyiv and Moscow if talks stall
- Russia launched more than 400 drones and 40 missiles overnight
- Nuclear power plants reduced output after grid strikes
- No breakthrough reached in recent US-brokered talks
- Ukraine rejects Russian demands to leave the Donbas
Deep Look: Trump Gave Russia, Ukraine June Deadline to Reach Agreement to End War
KYIV — Ukraine’s president said the United States has privately set a June deadline for Ukraine and Russia to reach an agreement ending the nearly four-year war, as Russia escalated attacks on Ukraine’s already strained energy infrastructure.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told reporters that Washington wants a clear timetable to conclude the conflict by early summer. If progress is not made by then, the US is expected to increase diplomatic pressure on both sides.
According to Zelenskyy, US officials have outlined a schedule aimed at ending hostilities by June and are pushing for tangible results within that timeframe. He said the comments were made during discussions with American counterparts and reflected a sense of urgency from Washington.
The deadline comes as the Donald Trump administration continues to pursue an active diplomatic role, including proposing another round of trilateral talks involving the US, Ukraine, and Russia. Zelenskyy said those talks could take place next week in the United States, potentially in Miami, marking the first time such negotiations would be hosted on American soil. Ukraine has confirmed it will participate.
Zelenskyy also disclosed that Russia has submitted a sweeping economic proposal to the US valued at approximately $12 trillion. He referred to it as the “Dmitriev package,” named after Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev, and said bilateral US-Russia economic arrangements are being discussed as part of the broader peace process.
While diplomacy continues, fighting on the ground remains intense. Russia launched more than 400 drones and roughly 40 missiles overnight, striking key components of Ukraine’s energy system. Targets included electricity generation sites, transmission hubs, and distribution networks across multiple regions.
Ukraine’s state energy operator, Ukrenergo, said the barrage marked the second mass attack on energy infrastructure since the beginning of the year. Missile strikes on high-voltage substations forced nuclear power plants to reduce their output, significantly worsening the country’s power deficit.
As a result, rolling blackouts were expanded nationwide, adding pressure on households already coping with freezing winter temperatures. Energy disruptions have repeatedly affected heating and water supplies, deepening humanitarian concerns.
The June deadline follows earlier US-mediated talks in Abu Dhabi that failed to produce a breakthrough. Major disagreements remain unresolved, particularly over territory. Russia continues to demand that Ukraine withdraw from the Donbas, where fighting remains heavy. Kyiv has categorically rejected that condition.
Zelenskyy said Ukraine reaffirmed its stance during negotiations, describing its position as the most realistic foundation for a ceasefire. He added that the most sensitive issues would likely require a direct meeting between national leaders.
No agreement was reached on the future of the Russian-held Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, and Zelenskyy expressed doubt about a US proposal to transform the Donbas into a free economic zone as a compromise.
He also said negotiators discussed technical mechanisms for monitoring a ceasefire, with the US reiterating it would help oversee compliance. Washington has again proposed a halt to strikes on energy infrastructure, an idea Ukraine supports if Russia commits to it fully.
Zelenskyy noted, however, that a previous US-backed pause on energy attacks collapsed after just four days, underscoring Kyiv’s skepticism about Moscow’s willingness to uphold agreements.
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