U.S. peace plan for Ukraine trimmed to 19 points after revisions
Ukraine and the United States have revised the proposed U.S. peace plan for ending Russia's war against Ukraine, trimming it from 28 to 19 points after consultations, a top presidential adviser said, as reported by the Financial Times, citing its own sources.
The change in this document was also reported by the advisor to the President's Office, Oleksandr Bevz, who participated in the negotiations, news agency Interfax-Ukraine reports.
"Ukraine discussed every point of the proposed plan with the U.S.," Bevz said. "The 28-point plan as everyone saw it no longer exists. Some points were removed, others changed. None of Ukraine's comments went unaddressed."
Final decisions on the most contentious issues will be made by the presidents, he added.
A joint U.S.-Ukraine statement following November 23 Geneva talks described the discussions as "highly productive," noting progress in aligning positions and outlining next steps.
The sides confirmed any future agreement must fully respect Ukraine's sovereignty and ensure a sustainable, fair peace.
Geneva consultations
Consultations between U.S. and Ukrainian delegations on the U.S. peace plan for ending the Russian-Ukrainian war took place in Geneva on November 23.
National Security and Defense Council Secretary Rustem Umerov said the American proposals already reflect "most of Ukraine's key priorities." Zelenskyy also wrote that "there is an understanding that the American proposals can incorporate a number of elements based on Ukraine's vision and critically important for national interests."
European high-level officials were also planned to participate in the consultations. In addition, Britain, Germany and France prepared counterproposals to the U.S. draft peace plan, aimed at making it more acceptable to Ukraine. Reuters published the full text of the EU proposals, which, among other things, provide for Ukraine's possible NATO membership.
However, Rubio said he "hadn't heard" about the European countries' counterproposals to the U.S. peace plan.
U.S. peace plan
The Trump administration prepared a peace plan regarding Russia's war against Ukraine. Media reported that Washington worked on the plan together with Moscow, while Ukraine and the EU were not involved.
The plan has not been officially presented; media have disclosed it citing sources. It contains 28 points. Among them: Ukraine will be required to cede the rest of Donbas; halve the size of its Armed Forces; freeze the line of contact in Zaporizhzhia and Kherson oblasts; and recognize Russian as an official state language. The plan also calls for lifting sanctions on Russia and halting investigations into Russian war crimes.
Amid the emergence of the U.S. peace plan, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy recorded a video address in which he said Ukraine now faces a "very difficult choice: either the loss of dignity or the risk of losing a key partner." He added that the Ukrainian side will "calmly" work with all partners to find a constructive solution, and he himself will "convince, propose alternatives."
EU foreign ministers stated they will not accept demands for concessions from Ukraine to end the war. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas emphasized that Ukraine and its European allies must be included in creating a peace plan.
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