Donald Trump reportedly pressures Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to cede territory to Russia as part of a peace deal, asserting that Moscow holds the "upper hand" and urging Kyiv to "play ball" for a potential Christmas ceasefire.Zelensky firmly rejects ceding any territory, citing Ukrainian law and international principles, but is developing a counter-proposal with European partners after discussions with Trump's envoys last week.European leaders, including British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, have reaffirmed their support for Kyiv, aiming to ensure robust security guarantees in any ceasefire while Russia continues drone attacks.