President Volodymyr Zelensky officially addressed the Ukrainian public on Nov. 21, responding to growing concerns over a new peace proposal that reportedly reflects Russia’s longstanding demands. In his message, Zelensky acknowledged the growing diplomatic pressure on Ukraine, calling the current moment “one of the most difficult” for the country. Without naming the U.S. proposal directly, he described the situation as “complicated” and noted the risk of damaging key strategic relationships. “Uk