Ukraine and Allies Reject Putin’s UN Administration Proposal

Russia's call for a UN-managed transition in Ukraine faces widespread opposition as European leaders struggle with ceasefire security plans.

Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed placing Ukraine under temporary UN administration to conduct elections, a move widely criticized as a Kremlin strategy to install a pro-Russian government.
Ukraine and its allies, including the United States, have firmly rejected the proposal, emphasizing Ukraine's sovereignty and the legitimacy of its current government under wartime provisions.
European leaders, led by France and the UK, discussed deploying 'reassurance forces' to enforce a potential ceasefire in Ukraine, but divisions and lack of U.S. support hinder progress.
Both Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of violating an agreement to avoid targeting energy infrastructure, further complicating trust in ongoing negotiations.
The U.S. continues to push for a mineral resources agreement with Ukraine, drawing criticism from Ukrainian officials over perceived shifts in U.S. policy and leniency toward Russian narratives.