The pro-Russian presidential candidate Simion called past assistance a betrayal of national interests and vowed to prioritize domestic needs if elected.
A US peace proposal discussed in Paris would freeze current frontlines, leave occupied Ukrainian land under Russian control, and drop NATO membership plans, per Bloomberg sources.
President Zelenskyy insists on equal ownership of extraction revenues, and PM Shmyhal emphasizes constitutional compliance and EU commitment obligations.
The new deal requires Ukraine to repay all free US aid since 2022, plus pay 4% interest per year before it can access any profits. Zelenskyy says the terms keep changing.
The US State Secretary claims ceding territory is "the only way" to end Russia's invasion, with frozen military aid potentially resuming based on talks.