US wants 'special economic zone' in Ukraine's frontline region, Zelensky says15 hours ago Share Save Laura Gozzi Share SaveGetty ImagesThe US has proposed Ukraine withdraw from the eastern Donetsk region and create a "special economic zone" in the areas it currently controls, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said. Ukraine has sent the US an updated 20-point plan plus separate documents on security guarantees and provisions for Ukraine's reconstruction, Zelensky said. It follows weeks of high-level diplomatic activity which has seen several peace plans drawn up, adjusted and revised by the US, Ukraine, Russia and European leaders. This area would become a "special economic zone" or a "demilitarised zone", Zelensky said. "After multiple rounds of talks with Russia" the Americans were now aligned on Moscow on this position, Zelensky said.