Significant differences remain between Washington and Kyiv regarding the conditions of a framework peace agreement with Russia. The main sticking points include security guarantees for Ukraine and the U.S. stance on recognizing Russia's control over Crimea. 

Source: CNN citing information from a source close to the Ukrainian government who was familiar with both versions of the agreement.

Details: According to the source, the U.S. and Ukraine hold opposing views on key aspects of the future framework agreement to end the war.

Ukraine demands security guarantees not only from Europe but also from the U.S., while the initial American proposal suggested that reliable security guarantees would come solely from Europe.

Additionally, the U.S. proposal to recognize Russian control over Crimea is entirely unacceptable to Ukraine.

Ukraine also insists on discussing the issue of territories occupied by Russia since the invasion in 2022 after a ceasefire is reached.

Ukraine's counterproposal, supported by France, the UK, and Germany, was delivered to Donald Trump's representative on Ukrainian matters – Keith Kellogg. It calls for an unconditional ceasefire from both sides, which is a primary demand from Kyiv before any other actions commence.

Quote: "At the same time, Ukraine generally agreed to several provisions of the initial American plan, including: a gradual lifting of sanctions against Russia imposed since 2014 after the peace plan is implemented; Ukraine's renunciation of NATO membership; freezing the frontline; regaining control over the territory around the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant."

Details: Although discrepancies remain, the steps taken by Ukraine to effectively participate in negotiations are significant, noted Ukrainian officials.

"The fact that Ukraine is willing to discuss territories is a huge step. But if Trump does not consider this a significant concession, that is a problem," the source said.

Background:

• President Volodymyr Zelensky stated on April 25 that Ukraine needs security guarantees from the U.S. as strong as those provided to Israel – on land, in the air, and at sea.
• Earlier, media reported that the Trump administration handed Ukraine a one-page document in Paris, described as a "final proposal" for a peace settlement. Among other things, the U.S. is prepared to recognize Russia's control over Ukrainian Crimea and ease sanctions against Moscow.
• President Volodymyr Zelensky stated on April 24 that the U.S. presented its strategy regarding Ukraine's territories during negotiations in London, but according to him, after the U.S. proposal, "another paper appeared.".