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US and Ukrainian Officials to Discuss Peace Plan in Switzerland

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Nov 22, 2025

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The United States has presented a 28-point peace plan to Ukraine aimed at ending the war with Russia, prompting upcoming talks between U.S. and Ukrainian delegations in Geneva, Switzerland. On Saturday, U.S. President Donald Trump described the proposal as not his "final offer" and stressed that the war must end. The plan reportedly gives Kyiv a Thanksgiving deadline to accept the terms or risk losing American support, though President Trump indicated an extension is possible.

The proposed terms have been detailed through various attributed claims. According to a Ukrainian official, the plan would require Ukraine to cede territory, some not yet occupied by Russia, cut its armed forces by more than half, and be forbidden from possessing long-range weapons. The official added that Moscow would retain nearly all occupied territory. Separately, a draft reportedly confirmed by a White House official indicated the framework would require Ukraine to cede the Donbas region and Crimea and renounce any future NATO membership.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the plan presents a potential choice between his country's sovereign rights and its access to U.S. support. His office confirmed that a Ukrainian delegation was approved for what it termed consultations for a "dignified peace." At the G20 summit, leaders from the European Union, Canada, Japan, and other allied nations released a joint statement calling the proposal a "basis which will require additional work." They expressed specific concerns about proposed military limitations and the principle of changing borders by force.

According to Russian President Vladimir Putin, his government has received the plan and it could form a basis for a settlement. However, he stated that it is not currently being discussed with Russia, which he attributed to a lack of consent from Ukraine. A U.S. official said a separate meeting between American and Russian delegations is also planned. The U.S. delegation for the Geneva talks is expected to include Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Army Secretary Dan Driscoll.

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• The plan is presented as a serious effort to end the war. The U.S. has introduced a 28-point peace plan and is sending high-level officials, including the Secretary of State and the Army Secretary, to discuss it with a Ukrainian delegation in Geneva. President Trump has emphasized that the war "must end," and a separate meeting between American and Russian delegations is also planned to advance the process.

• The proposal is framed with some degree of flexibility. President Trump described the current terms as not his "final offer," signaling a potential willingness to negotiate on specific points. While the plan reportedly sets a Thanksgiving deadline for Kyiv's acceptance to avoid losing U.S. support, the president also indicated that an extension is possible.

• The framework requires specific concessions to establish peace. A draft, reportedly confirmed by a White House official, outlines a framework that would require Ukraine to cede both the Donbas region and Crimea. In addition, the proposal would require Ukraine to formally renounce any future membership in NATO as part of the settlement.

How it may affect me

As a U.S. reader:

• U.S. financial and military aid to Ukraine may be significantly reduced or end, depending on whether Kyiv accepts the plan, which could affect government spending.

• The proposal has raised concerns among key U.S. allies, potentially impacting future diplomatic relationships and international cooperation on security and economic matters.

• A settlement based on the plan's terms could alter long-term U.S. foreign policy regarding territorial integrity and military alliances like NATO.

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