Moscow [Russia], November 21: The administration of US President Donald Trump is said to be developing a plan to end the Russia-Ukraine war, but its feasibility remains open.
28-point plan
NBC News on November 20 quoted a US official as saying that President Donald Trump had approved a 28-point peace plan to end the war in Ukraine. Although details have not been released, the plan is described as ensuring long-term security for both Russia and Ukraine and meeting Kyiv's needs for lasting peace. Information about the plan was first published by Axios and the White House has not yet confirmed it.
The plan reportedly would require Ukraine to give up some territory in the east, reduce some weapons, and downsize its military. In return, the US and Europe would provide security guarantees to Ukraine. However, according to Anadolu Agency, Ukraine did not participate in shaping the content of the plan, and many of these points are things Kyiv has long rejected.
Information about the above plan was given in the context of the continued tension on the battlefield. Russia is currently approaching Pokrovsk - a key stronghold in the east, many sections of the Ukrainian defense line have gaps of up to hundreds of meters due to a shortage of soldiers and weapons, according to The New York Times .
In that situation, the US is increasing diplomatic activities. On the social network X on the evening of November 19, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that Washington "continues to build a list of ideas" to find a way out of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, emphasizing that both sides will have to accept "difficult concessions". US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll led a delegation in Kyiv on November 20 to survey the field and discuss with Ukrainian officials about options to end the war.
Reaction of the parties
Ukrainian officials who have seen the plan say it reflects Russia's maximum demands and without significant adjustments, Ukraine will not be able to accept it, according to The Kyiv Independent . Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky did not comment directly on the plan on the evening of November 19, but he affirmed that Kyiv supports "any strong and fair peace proposal" and emphasized the decisive role of the US and President Trump in ending the conflict. Meanwhile, MP Oleksiy Goncharenko of Ukraine's opposition European Solidarity party told DW that initial information about the peace plan "sounds like a surrender."
Meanwhile, Russia remains cautious. TASS quoted Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova on November 19 as saying that the country has not received information about any new US peace proposal, but is ready to consider it if it receives a draft through official diplomatic channels. From Europe, a diplomat said the new plan could be an effort by the Trump administration to put pressure on Kyiv. Ms. Kaja Kallas, EU foreign policy chief, said any effort to achieve "a lasting and just peace" is welcome but added that the plan needs "participation of Ukrainians and Europeans".
Source: Thanh Nieu Newspaper
