Zelensky welcomes amendments to proposed peace plan

November 25, 2025

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed approval for revised amendments to a controversial 28-point peace plan initially drafted by American and Russian officials, which had previously contained elements favoring Moscow's war objectives. European allies, particularly the UK, France, and Germany, reportedly produced counter-proposals that removed provisions for recognizing Russian-controlled territories, increased Ukraine's permitted military size, and preserved Ukraine's path to NATO membership. The revised framework now contains only 19 points, with the most politically sensitive issues to be negotiated directly between national leaders.

Who is affected

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Ukrainian government officials
Ukrainian civilians (particularly residents of Kyiv who experienced missile and drone attacks)
Ukraine's European allies (UK, France, and Germany who drafted counter-proposals)
US officials including President Donald Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt
Russian officials including Kremlin foreign policy aide Yuri Ushakov
Ukraine's First Deputy Foreign Minister Sergiy Kyslytsa
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko

What action is being taken

US and Ukrainian officials are meeting to discuss the peace plan
European allies are conducting a virtual "coalition of the willing" meeting on Tuesday
Energy officials in Ukraine are assessing damage and conducting restoration work following Russian attacks
The Trump administration is engaging with both sides to negotiate an end to the war
Russia is conducting missile and drone attacks on Kyiv and Ukrainian energy infrastructure

Why it matters

This represents a significant diplomatic development in efforts to end a war that has lasted nearly four years and caused tens of thousands of military casualties, thousands of civilian deaths, and displaced millions of people. The revised peace plan addresses concerns that the original framework was too favorable to Russia's territorial ambitions, which could have set a dangerous precedent for accepting territorial conquest through military force. The involvement of European allies in reshaping the plan demonstrates transatlantic coordination on Ukraine policy, while Trump's deadline creates urgency that could either facilitate negotiations or pressure Ukraine into an unfavorable settlement. The outcome of these negotiations will determine Ukraine's sovereignty, territorial integrity, and future security arrangements in Europe.

What's next

Zelensky will discuss the most sensitive and delicate points of the revised plan with President Trump (timing not specified)
A virtual "coalition of the willing" meeting of Ukraine's European allies will take place on Tuesday
Ukraine faces a November 27 deadline to accept a deal or risk losing US support

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