Washington: A comprehensive 28-point peace plan endorsed by US President Donald Trump has been revealed, outlining political, military, and territorial terms aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. The plan, which has been circulating widely in US media, proposes affirming Ukraine's sovereignty with US security guarantees and includes limits on Ukraine's armed forces, a constitutional pledge that Ukraine will not join NATO, and the use of frozen Russian assets for reconstruction funding.
According to Anadolu Agency, the draft was initially reported by Axios and verified by a Ukrainian official, a US official, and a source familiar with the proposal. Prepared by Trump's envoy, Steve Witkoff, with input from Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Jared Kushner, the proposal also involved consultations with Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev. Dmitriev expressed optimism about the process, stating that Russia's position is being acknowledged.
The plan was presented to Ukrainian national security adviser Rustem Umerov by Witkoff and Kushner, and subsequently delivered in written form to President Volodymyr Zelensky by US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll. Zelensky confirmed on Telegram that the US had provided its 'vision' for ending the war and expressed a commitment to continue discussions calmly and honestly with Washington and international partners.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov indicated that while Russia and the US are in contact, no formal consultations on Ukraine are currently underway. He noted that Moscow had not been informed of Zelensky's alleged agreement to negotiate based on the US peace plan, as reported by Russian state news agency Tass.
A senior US official informed Anadolu that Witkoff spent a month drafting the plan while gathering feedback from both Kyiv and Moscow, emphasizing that concessions will be required from both sides, not just Ukraine. The official confirmed that President Trump had been briefed and supports the effort. White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt stated that discussions over the draft are ongoing but declined to provide specifics.
The 28-point plan details key aspects, such as Ukraine's non-aggression agreement with Russia and Europe, NATO's commitment not to expand further, and a dialogue between Russia and NATO mediated by the US. It also includes provisions for Ukraine's security guarantees, limits on its armed forces, and its constitutional pledge not to join NATO. The plan envisions significant reconstruction efforts for Ukraine using frozen Russian assets and phased sanctions relief for Russia. Additionally, the plan outlines territorial arrangements, including the recognition of Crimea, Luhansk, and Donetsk as de facto Russian territories, and the establishment of a demilitarized buffer zone.
The plan proposes the creation of a Ukraine Development Fund, joint American-Russian working groups on security issues, and an international Peace Council headed by Trump to ensure implementation. It also includes measures for humanitarian relief, prisoner exchanges, and future elections in Ukraine.
The proposal emphasizes mutual cooperation in various sectors, reintegration of Russia into the global economy, and agreements on non-proliferation and nuclear weapon control. The draft outlines a humanitarian committee for resolving outstanding issues and proposes full amnesty for actions during the war. The ceasefire would take effect immediately upon agreement, initiating the implementation of the plan.