Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky delivered a stark warning to the nation on Ukraine’s Dignity and Freedom Day, cautioning that Kyiv could lose crucial US support due to a contentious White House peace proposal aimed at ending the war with Russia. In a 10-minute address from Kyiv, Zelensky described the moment as ‘one of the most difficult in our history,’ emphasizing that Ukraine faces a ‘very difficult choice: either losing dignity, or risk losing a key partner.’ The leaked US plan, which includes ceding eastern territories, reducing Ukraine’s military, and pledging not to join NATO, has been criticized as favoring Russia. Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged the plan as a potential ‘basis’ for peace but reiterated Moscow’s readiness to continue fighting. US President Donald Trump, meanwhile, urged Zelensky to accept the plan, warning that Ukraine risks losing more territory if the conflict persists. Ukraine, heavily reliant on US military aid and intelligence, is under immense pressure to agree to the proposal. Zelensky assured the public that Kyiv would ‘calmly work with America and all partners’ to offer alternatives, while also securing reassurances of continued support from UK, French, and German leaders. The plan, which proposes freezing current battle lines and reintegrating Russia into the global economy, has sparked defiance among Ukrainians, with many viewing it as a continuation of the war rather than a path to peace.