Trump threatens to pull out of talks next week
Trump's plan, stipulates that the territories seized by Russia would be retained by Russia.
US President Donald Trump plans to defend the conditions under which Russia will retain control over the seized Ukrainian territories, The Times has quoted sources close to special envoy Steve Whitkoff as saying.
Trump's position is unshakeable - Moscow will retain control over the occupied territories," the newspaper said.
In addition, Trump is increasing pressure on Kiev, seeking to force President Zelensky to agree to such terms of "peaceful settlement".
According to the US President, the Ukrainian leader has "no real choice" and must agree to the deal proposed by Whitkoff.
Trump is threatening to withdraw from the peace process next week if no agreement is reached," the newspaper points out.
According to the newspaper, the US will stop its efforts to mediate as early as next week if an agreement is not concluded soon.