CARNEGIE, Pa. —

Pittsburgh is known widely among other cities to have a strong Ukrainian population, of people who migrated to the region, escaped the Russian invasion as refugees, or who were born here of Ukrainian descent.

Many are strongly connected to family and friends in the war-torn country, resulting from the Russian invasion. Advertisement

As a result, they hold strong opinions about recent developments surrounding the 28-point peace plan negotiated by the United States with Russian and Ukrainian leaders.

While Ukrainian leaders have reportedly accepted the peace plan, local Ukrainians cringe at the body of the agreement, saying it benefits Russia.

"It gives Russia what it wants, what it couldn't achieve on the battlefield," Executive Director of the Ukrainian Cultural and

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