U.S. Quietly Drafts 28-Point Ukraine Peace Plan With Russian Input
The Trump administration is clandestinely crafting a comprehensive 28-point proposal to bring an end to the war in Ukraine — working directly with Moscow, according to U.S. and Russian officials.
A Peace Plan With Four Pillars
According to sources familiar with the negotiations, the plan spans four major areas:
- Peace in Ukraine – How to halt or significantly reduce hostilities and define terms of a ceasefire.
- Security Guarantees – Provisions to reassure Ukraine (and possibly Russia) of long-term stability.
- European Security Framework – Ideas to reimagine how Europe maintains security beyond Ukraine’s borders.
- Future U.S.-Russia-Ukraine Relations – A vision for the diplomatic and economic ties the three nations might share in a post-conflict world.
Behind the Scenes: Diplomacy in Action
The effort is being spearheaded by Steve Witkoff, President Trump’s special envoy. He has held extensive talks with Kirill Dmitriev, head of Russia’s sovereign wealth fund and a key diplomatic figure.
In fact, Dmitriev told Axios he spent several days in Miami alongside Witkoff, reviewing and refining the proposals. He expressed optimism: in his view, this plan is different from past efforts because “the Russian position is really being heard.”
Roots in Previous Trump-Putin Talks
The plan is reportedly rooted in principles that Trump and President Vladimir Putin agreed upon during their August meeting in Alaska. Dmitriev described the document as a broader security framework — not just for Ukraine, but for Europe as a whole and for U.S.-Russia relations.
They intend to produce a formal written proposal ahead of the next planned Trump–Putin summit.
Tensions and Concerns
Despite progress, there are significant unknowns:
- It’s not yet clear how the plan addresses difficult issues like territorial control in eastern Ukraine, where conflict remains fluid.
- The U.K.-led “Gaza-style” peace proposal is criticized by Dmitriev, who argues it fails to reflect Russia’s demands.
- While the U.S. has started briefing European allies and Ukrainian officials on the plan, the response from Kyiv and key European backers is still uncertain.
A Postponed Meeting
Witkoff was scheduled to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Turkey, but the trip was delayed, according to U.S. and Ukrainian sources. Before that, he met Zelensky’s national security adviser, Rustem Umerov, in Miami.
One White House official told Axios that Trump believes this could be a serious opportunity — if all parties show enough flexibility.
What To Watch Next
- Will Kyiv and European allies endorse or reject the proposal?
- Can a written plan be finalized before the next Trump–Putin summit?
- How will deeply contentious issues like territorial control and security guarantees be resolved in the text?
