Ukraine’s president, Zelenski, seeks to meet former U.S. President Trump as soon as possible, with talks centred on the contentious provisions of a 28‑point peace plan.
Ukrainian President Urges Meeting With Trump
Andrij Jermak, chief of Ukraine’s presidential office, told Axios that President Zelenski wants a meeting with former U.S. President Donald Trump “as soon as possible.” He suggested the discussion take place next Thursday, Thanksgiving day, focusing on the peace plan. Jermak highlighted that Zelenski wishes to address territorial clauses, noting that the original 28‑point plan would allow Russia to receive even the lands it does not yet control—a outcome Ukraine rejects. He described the 28‑point proposal as unacceptable and praised the support from partners in crafting a Ukraine‑acceptable plan.
White House Says Further Dialogue Is Needed
White House spokesperson Caroline Leavitt posted on X that in the past week the United States made substantial progress toward a peace agreement, involving Ukraine and Russia in further talks. She noted that several delicate, though solvable, issues remain that require additional conversations among Ukraine, Russia, and the United States.
Key Elements of the U.S. 28‑Point Peace Plan
The American 28‑point plan includes safety guarantees for Ukraine, a reduction of the Ukrainian army to 600,000 soldiers, the return of territories occupied by Russia, and barring Ukraine’s path to NATO. According to the draft, Poland would host European fighters, a proposal that European states have significantly revised. The revised version keeps the Ukrainian army at 800,000, proposes NATO—including U.S. fighters—stationed in Poland, and introduces financial compensation for Kyiv with Russian assets frozen until payment. Security guarantees would be framed under NATO’s Article 5.
Geneva Talks Trim Plan to 19 Points
During Sunday negotiations between Ukrainian and U.S. delegations in Geneva, the plan was reduced from 28 to 19 points. Some items were removed or altered, and Ukrainian concerns were addressed. President Zelenski explained on Monday that fewer points remained after Geneva, acknowledging the difficulty of finalizing a document and expressing optimism that most of the world is ready to help while the U.S. side remains constructive.