Trump administration develops 28-point Ukraine peace plan

The Trump administration has formulated a detailed 28-point peace proposal designed to end the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, according to senior US officials. The comprehensive plan reportedly centers on providing security assurances to both nations to establish a durable cessation of hostilities, though specific details remain confidential as negotiations continue with involved parties.

Limited Ukrainian Involvement

Despite the plan's development, three US officials confirmed that the framework has not been formally presented to the Ukrainian government in Kyiv. Sources close to the Ukrainian government and European officials with knowledge of the discussions revealed that Ukraine played no role in shaping the proposed peace plan. Ukrainian officials were reportedly informed of the proposal's general outlines but did not receive detailed briefings or opportunities to provide substantive input on the agreement.

Diplomatic Movements and Russian Response

A US Army delegation led by Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll visited Kyiv this week with dual objectives: discussing military strategy and technology while supporting the administration's initiative to restart peace negotiations. However, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov promptly dismissed prospects for Russian meetings with Driscoll following his Ukrainian talks, indicating limited diplomatic progress since the August summit between Presidents Trump and Putin in Anchorage, Alaska. Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova additionally stated that Moscow had received no official US communication regarding alleged agreements on Ukraine.

Political Timing Concerns

The proposal's emergence coincides with a corruption scandal affecting President Zelenskyy's administration, leading Ukrainian officials to question its political motivations. Sources suggest Kyiv perceives the timing as a potential Kremlin attempt to exploit perceived Ukrainian leadership vulnerability. The 28-point plan draws inspiration from Trump's previous diplomatic efforts in Gaza, though its reception in both Moscow and Kyiv remains uncertain as diplomatic channels continue to operate cautiously.