Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced significant progress in peace negotiations, revealing the controversial 28-point US peace plan has been substantially reduced and improved, with the most sensitive issues to be discussed directly with President Donald Trump.
Key Developments
- US peace plan reduced from 28 to approximately 19 points
- European amendments removed demands for territorial concessions
- Zelenskyy to discuss sensitive issues directly with Trump
- Both sides report “tremendous progress” in Geneva talks
The breakthrough follows high-stakes negotiations in Geneva where Ukrainian officials successfully revised a US-proposed peace plan that Kyiv had initially rejected. Zelenskyy confirmed his delegation returned with a more achievable framework for ending the conflict.
“As of now, after Geneva, there are fewer points—no longer 28—and many of the right elements have been taken into account in this framework,” Zelenskyy stated.
The Ukrainian president emphasized that while challenges remain, the American side is approaching negotiations constructively. He confirmed he would personally discuss the most sensitive unresolved issues with President Trump.
Major Revisions to Original Plan
The Geneva talks were triggered by leaks of a 28-point US document that demanded Ukraine cede territory, limit its armed forces, and refrain from pursuing Russian war crimes—proposals that sparked immediate backlash across Ukraine and Europe.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio acknowledged “tremendous progress” in revising the plan, though he described remaining issues as “delicate.”
A joint US-Ukraine statement confirmed an “updated and revised framework document” now containing approximately 19 points, with Ukraine’s deputy foreign minister noting “very little is left” from the original proposal.
European Amendments Strengthen Ukraine’s Position
European leaders introduced crucial amendments that:
- Removed demands for Ukraine to cede Donbas cities
- Eliminated language blocking NATO membership
- Scrapped proposed caps on Ukraine’s military strength
- Rejected blanket amnesty for Russian war crimes
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz described the revised draft as “significantly modified,” while President Trump, who recently criticized Ukraine’s “zero gratitude,” indicated optimism, stating “something good may be coming.”
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed the Trump administration and Kyiv have reached agreement on most provisions of the US peace plan following the Geneva negotiations.
Zelenskyy reaffirmed Ukraine’s commitment to peace, stating: “Ukraine will never be an obstacle to peace—this is our principle, a shared principle, and millions of Ukrainians are counting on, and deserve, a dignified peace.”
