Western leaders and Kyiv are pushing back strongly against a 28-point U.S. peace proposal for Ukraine, warning that the deal as drafted heavily favors Russia and undermines Ukraine’s sovereignty. European nations at a G20-linked emergency summit insisted that any meaningful agreement must involve NATO and EU in its negotiation — not just Washington and Moscow.
Russian President Vladimir Putin, by contrast, praised the plan and called it a “modernized” basis for a final settlement. But Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky sharply rejected the proposal’s conditions, saying it would force his country to sacrifice its freedom, dignity, and just fight off its aggression.
At the heart of the controversy is the demanding package of concessions: the proposal would cap Ukraine’s armed forces at 600,000 troops, bar NATO membership permanently, and freeze conflict lines—effectively recognizing Russian control over parts of Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia. In exchange, Kyiv would get what Trump and his backers describe as a NATO-style security guarantee: if Russia conducted a “significant, deliberate, and sustained” attack, the U.S. and its allies could respond collectively.
The proposal also includes economic incentives: Russia’s frozen assets could be used to help rebuild Ukraine, while sanctions would be rolled back and Moscow could rejoin the G8. Perhaps most controversially, the plan offers amnesty for all wartime actions—including for war crimes.
Zelenskyy, in a public address, framed the choice starkly: accept the “complicated 28 points,” or face a brutal winter and further suffering. He stressed that Ukraine must ensure any deal is “genuine” and preserve its dignity, calling for continued negotiations to reshape the terms.
European leaders share his skepticism. Estonian foreign minister Kaja Kallas told reporters the bloc has seen no “concession from the Russian side” and argued that limiting Ukraine’s military is a non-starter.
Despite the backlash, Trump has made clear that he wants an answer soon. He told reporters that Zelensky “is going to have to approve” the deal, even suggesting the option of continued war if he does not.
As pressure mounts, Kyiv is expected to convene a diplomatic delegation to Switzerland to hash out conditions more favorable to its sovereignty — while Western partners demand the same.
Sources:
- Axios
- Al Jazeera
- The Washington Post
- Good Morning America
- CBS News
- Sky News
- AP News
- The Guardian
- Financial Times
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