US Scales Back Ukraine Peace Plan From 28 to 19 Provisions After Geneva Talks, Says FT

The United States’ peace proposal for ending Russia’s war against Ukraine has been substantially shortened following negotiations in Geneva.

As reported by Financial Times on November 24, unidentified sources indicated that the plan now includes 19 provisions instead of the original 28, representing a reduction of nearly one-third.

The sources did not specify which provisions were removed. Nonetheless, prior to the Geneva discussions between Ukrainian and US officials, European leaders voiced concerns about certain elements of the proposal, particularly those related to sanctions on Moscow and the handling of frozen Russian assets, stressing that these matters fall within the European Union’s competence.

According to Financial Times, a joint US–Ukraine statement characterized the discussions as “constructive, focused, and respectful.”

“The discussions showed meaningful progress toward aligning positions and identifying clear next steps. They reaffirmed that any future agreement must fully uphold Ukraine’s sovereignty and deliver a sustainable and just peace,” the publication wrote.

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Trump’s proposed peace plan demands major concessions from Ukraine in return for a ceasefire with Russia. The 28-point outline calls for acknowledging Russian-held territory, abandoning any future NATO membership bid, and granting amnesty for wartime actions. The terms have sparked concern in Kyiv and among European officials over the lasting consequences.

US President Donald Trump pushed for Ukraine to accept the plan by Thanksgiving. According to The Wall Street Journal on November 21, analysts have already raised significant criticism of the plan.

Earlier, Ukraine’s parliamentary speaker, Ruslan Stefanchuk, said Kyiv is prepared for serious peace negotiations with Russia but underscored firm red lines.

These include refusing any legal acknowledgment of territories under Russian occupation and rejecting any restrictions on Ukraine’s ability to defend itself, he stated at the opening of a parliamentary summit in Sweden.

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