Trump Updates Ukraine Peace Proposal Amid International Concerns

GENEVA, Switzerland — President Donald Trump has clarified that his proposed U.S. plan to end the ongoing Russia–Ukraine war is not his final offer. This statement comes as concerns mount among Ukraine’s allies regarding several elements of the proposal.

Over the weekend, leaders from Europe, Canada, and Japan expressed support for the plan during the G20 summit but noted that it requires further work due to worries over proposed border changes and limitations on Ukraine’s military capabilities.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed the gravity of Ukraine’s situation, stating the nation faces a “difficult moment in our history” amidst U.S. pressure to accept terms he views as favorable to Moscow. “We are working constructively,” he said, emphasizing the need to preserve Ukraine’s dignity.

Trump has set a deadline of November 27 for Ukraine to accept the 28-point plan, with Russian President Vladimir Putin indicating that it could serve as a basis for a settlement.

At a White House briefing, Trump told reporters, “One way or another we have to get it [the war] ended, so we’re working on it.” His administration is sending a delegation that includes U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and special envoy Steve Witkoff to Geneva to negotiate.

According to a joint statement from leaders at the G20 summit, the draft plan “is a basis which will require additional work” and added that changes to borders through force are unacceptable. They urged that any military limits on Ukraine should not jeopardize its future security.

Highlighting the broader implications, UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer expressed concerns about the caps on Ukraine’s military, reiterating that Ukraine must retain the ability to defend itself.

The proposed plan recommends withdrawing Ukrainian troops from parts of eastern Ukraine currently under their control and recognizes Russian dominance over Crimea and parts of Donetsk and Luhansk, regions occupied since Russia’s invasion in 2022.

As part of the negotiations, Trump’s plan indicates that Ukraine’s military would be limited to 600,000 personnel and includes provisions for U.S.-made security guarantees. The strategy seeks to reintegrate Russia into the global economy by relaxing sanctions and restoring its membership in the G7.

On Saturday, Zelensky appointed his chief of staff, Andriy Yermak, to lead Ukraine’s negotiating team for future peace discussions, signaling Ukraine’s commitment to defending its national interests amid intense pressure.

Putin has acknowledged receiving the U.S. draft but remarked that it hasn’t been discussed in detail within the Kremlin. He reiterated that Russia remains prepared to continue its military operations if necessary.

As discussions move forward, the stakes remain high for both Ukraine and Russia, with the future of their conflict hanging in the balance of the forthcoming negotiations.