In the recent past, Ukraine was initially upset with the 28-point proposal. While that issue is still lingering, a new 18-point proposal has now upset Russia. Reports indicate that Russia is likely to accept the US’s new ceasefire plan. The plan originally contained 28 points but has now been reduced to 19 points. This plan is still undergoing significant changes, with negotiations ongoing between the US, Ukraine, and European countries.
The 28-point plan was first unveiled in Kyiv, the Ukrainian capital, and is currently undergoing further revisions. Both the US and Ukraine have stated that the draft is not yet final. The US President Donald Trump stated on November 22nd that this was not the final offer to Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has welcomed the suggested changes to the 28-point peace plan, stating that “the new list has now become acceptable.” Zelensky was initially very upset with the original 28-point plan. Major changes were made during talks in Switzerland on Sunday, led by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Zelensky’s Chief of Staff Andriy Yermak, reducing the plan from 28 points to 19.
Putin Now Frowns at the Peace Plans
Ukraine General Keith Kellogg stated that the proposal is still under development. He emphasized the need to detail security guarantees for Ukraine. He stressed that the US wants to avoid a repeat of arrangements like the Budapest Memorandum and the Minsk Agreement, both of which provided limited protection to Ukraine and ultimately benefited Russia.
Following the meeting in Geneva, Marco Rubio described the peace plan as a “living document” that evolves with daily inputs. He further stated that the parties have “really moved forward” and that there is no fixed deadline for Ukraine to sign, although Donald Trump wants to finalize the agreement as soon as possible.
Chances of Donald Trump’s Peace Proposal Failing Again
Senior Russian officials and pro-war commentators have rejected any agreement that doesn’t align with Russia’s long-standing objectives. Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov has made it clear that Russia will not compromise on the conditions set by President Vladimir Putin at the Alaska Summit in August 2025.
The new demands include halting NATO expansion, a ban on arms deployments in Eastern Europe, and an end to what Russia claims is discrimination against Russian nationalist groups and pro-war commentators on Russia’s security concerns. Ryabkov stated that Russia is committed to defending its national interests and will not be pressured by sanctions.
