Olha Stefanishyna, Ukraine’s ambassador to the U.S., addresses a press conference in Budapest, Hungary, on April 29, 2025. Attila Kisbenedek/AFP via Getty Images
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says only a few details remain to be smoothed out for Kyiv to accept a U.S.-backed peace plan to end Russia’s invasion. The agreement, drafted last month by the U.S. special envoy and Putin’s foreign policy adviser, initially favored Russia. The plan has since been revised to include input from Ukraine and European partners — but it remains unclear whether Russia will accept any of the changes.
Olha Stefanishyna joined Morning Edition host A Martinez to discuss her role in the negotiations and whether the updated plan can deliver lasting peace for Ukraine.
Listen to the interview by clicking play on the blue box above.