Trump’s Russia-Ukraine peace plan revised after objections from Kyiv and Europe

A US-prepared plan to end the war between Russia and Ukraine has undergone significant changes during negotiations in Geneva.

Sources familiar with the talks, speaking to the Financial Times (FT), reported that the draft has been reduced from 28 points to 19.

While details on which points were removed from the text were not provided, it was stated that this change occurred after Kyiv and European allies found some demands in the document unacceptable.

Kyiv and European allies rejected some points

During the negotiation process, the Ukrainian side reiterated its “red lines” regarding territorial concessions, including limitations on its army size and the handover of Donbas.

European countries supported Kyiv’s stance. Additionally, European representatives emphasized that the authority to decide on the lifting of sanctions imposed by Brussels and the release of Russia’s frozen assets belongs exclusively to them.

Ukrainian side confirms the old plan is no longer valid

Oleksandr Bevz, an advisor to the Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, confirmed that the plan has been revised. Bevz stated, “The 28-point peace plan that everyone saw is no longer available in that form. Some points have been removed, while others have been changed.”

The advisor emphasized that none of Kyiv’s warnings went unheeded. A previous statement from the White House indicated that during talks in Geneva on November 23, the US and Ukraine had developed an “updated and clarified” plan to end the war.

The parties agreed that any future agreement must support Ukraine’s sovereignty and ensure a “sustainable, just peace.”

Final text to be submitted for Trump and Zelenskyy’s approval

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that “great” progress has been made in the search for a solution. Stating that the plan still needs further development, Rubio expressed that there is a basis for reaching an agreement “within a reasonable time.”

The final prepared text is expected to be approved by US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, after which the document will be forwarded to Moscow.

Donald Trump commented on the process in a post on his social media platform, Truth Social, on Monday.

Trump stated, “Is truly serious progress in the peace talks between Russia and Ukraine possible? Don’t believe it until you see it for yourself, but something good is probably happening.”

Trump had previously insisted that Ukraine accept the plan by November 27 but later clarified that the document presented was not the “final offer” from the US.

European diplomats prepare for the possibility of Trump withdrawing support

European officials expect new talks to take place next week with the participation of France, Germany, and the United Kingdom.

It is noted that the leaders of Poland and Finland, along with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, may also join these discussions.

A diplomat speaking to the Financial Times said, “We are trying to create a viable counter-proposal.” Another European official confirmed the risk that Trump might completely withdraw support for Ukraine if he fails to achieve a result, stating, “We are also preparing for this scenario.”

Finnish President Alexander Stubb, after his meeting with Zelenskyy, described the Geneva meeting as “a step forward” but noted that “significant issues remain unresolved.” Stubb also added that matters falling under the jurisdiction of the EU or NATO would be addressed in a “separate format.”

Kremlin Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated yesterday that Moscow has not received any official information from the US about the peace plan talks in Geneva.

Peskov added that no meetings are scheduled between US and Russian representatives this week.