By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-with-new-u-s-deal-trump-says-that-zelenskyy-is-going-to-have-to-accept-something Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH: With new U.S. deal, Trump says that Zelenskyy is ‘going to have to accept something’ Politics Nov 21, 2025 4:57 PM EST President Donald Trump said Friday that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will have to come to terms with the new U.S. peace proposal to end the war with Russia. Watch Trump’s remarks in the video player above. “We think we have a way of getting peace,” Trump said. “He’s going to have to approve it.” WATCH: White House pushes new 28-point peace plan with concessions Ukraine previously rejected Zelenskyy suggested earlier on Friday that his country’s relationship with the United States is at a difficult inflection point as Trump said he would like answer from the Ukrainians by Thursday. “Ukraine may soon find itself before a very difficult choice,” he said. “Either the loss of dignity, or the risk of losing a key partner. Either the difficult 28 points, or an extremely hard winter — the hardest one — and further risks.” Asked about Zelenskyy’s uncertain comments, Trump alluded to his difficult meeting with the Ukrainian president in February that led to a brief rupture in the U.S-Ukraine relationship. “You remember right in the Oval Office not so long ago?” Trump said. “I said you don’t have the cards.” A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
President Donald Trump said Friday that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will have to come to terms with the new U.S. peace proposal to end the war with Russia. Watch Trump’s remarks in the video player above. “We think we have a way of getting peace,” Trump said. “He’s going to have to approve it.” WATCH: White House pushes new 28-point peace plan with concessions Ukraine previously rejected Zelenskyy suggested earlier on Friday that his country’s relationship with the United States is at a difficult inflection point as Trump said he would like answer from the Ukrainians by Thursday. “Ukraine may soon find itself before a very difficult choice,” he said. “Either the loss of dignity, or the risk of losing a key partner. Either the difficult 28 points, or an extremely hard winter — the hardest one — and further risks.” Asked about Zelenskyy’s uncertain comments, Trump alluded to his difficult meeting with the Ukrainian president in February that led to a brief rupture in the U.S-Ukraine relationship. “You remember right in the Oval Office not so long ago?” Trump said. “I said you don’t have the cards.” A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now