U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky are preparing for a future meeting to discuss the administration’s evolving peace proposal to end the war in Ukraine, as the plan itself has reportedly been reduced and reworked from earlier drafts.
Addressing the Swedish parliament on Monday and echoing statements posted to social media, Zelensky reiterated his refusal to offer territorial concessions to Russia, insisted that Moscow must pay reparations, and confirmed Western media reports that the original 28-point peace plan presented to Kiev last week had been cut down to 19 points. The changes were made during a Sunday meeting in Geneva that brought together delegates from the U.S., European NATO states, and Ukraine.
Despite the revisions, the Kremlin said Monday that Moscow has not received any updated proposal. Russian President Vladimir Putin said last week that the earlier 28-point version could serve as a “basis” for negotiations, but without a new document in hand, the Russian position remains unchanged.
The Trump Administration’s renewed push to secure a deal has followed a familiar pattern seen throughout the year: Washington drafts a proposal, European and Ukrainian officials adjust it, and the modified version ultimately fails to gain traction in Moscow. Analysts warn the same outcome is possible if the new 19-point plan is eventually delivered to the Kremlin.
Initial reports indicated that U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll, now serving as Trump’s envoy to Ukraine, would soon travel to Moscow. That trip did not occur, and recent reporting suggests U.S. and Russian officials are still attempting to arrange a meeting. Russian officials may hesitate to agree to talks if they expect to be presented with yet another revised proposal they have not previously reviewed.
Trump initially gave Zelensky a November 27th deadline to accept the peace deal but later softened the demand, saying deadlines could shift. With expectations for immediate progress diminishing, it now appears unlikely that the administration will enforce the original ultimatum or move to withdraw U.S. military support and intelligence sharing if no agreement is reached.