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By Isabella Harper | Staff Writer with Agencies
President Donald Trump stated that the proposed United States plan to end the Russia-Ukraine war should not be viewed as his final offer for Kyiv. His comments came after several Ukrainian allies raised concerns about key elements of the proposal.
European leaders, together with officials from Canada and Japan, said on Saturday that the American plan contained elements that could support a fair and lasting peace. They added, however, that the document required more work, particularly regarding territorial adjustments and limits on Ukraine’s armed forces.
Security officials from Britain, France, Germany, the United States, and Ukraine are scheduled to meet in Geneva on Sunday. The discussions will take place amid warnings from President Volodymyr Zelensky that Ukraine is facing one of the most difficult moments in its modern history due to American pressure to accept terms seen as favourable to Moscow.
Trump has given Ukraine until twenty seven November to accept the twenty-eight-point proposal. Russia’s President Vladimir Putin said the document could serve as a basis for future negotiations.
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When asked whether the current draft represented his final offer, Trump responded at the White House that it was not. He added that one way or another, the war must be brought to an end and that Washington was working toward that objective.
The US delegation at the Geneva meeting will include Secretary of State Marco Rubio and special envoy Steve Witkoff. The United Kingdom will be represented by National Security Adviser Jonathan Powell.
Earlier on Saturday, leaders gathered at the G20 summit in South Africa issued a joint statement. It was signed by representatives from Canada, Finland, France, Ireland, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Spain, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Norway. Two senior European Union officials also joined the declaration. They stated that the draft plan could serve as a basis for further work. They insisted, however, that borders must not be altered through the use of force and expressed concern over proposed restrictions on Ukraine’s military capability. They also noted that any provisions involving the European Union or NATO would require the consent of their respective members.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke with Zelensky by phone before holding a separate call with Trump. Downing Street said both leaders agreed that their teams would cooperate in Geneva on refining the American plan. They also agreed to speak again soon.
Starmer later expressed concern regarding the proposed limits on Ukraine’s armed forces. He stated that Ukraine must retain the ability to defend itself in the event of a ceasefire.
The United States plan calls for Ukrainian forces to withdraw from parts of the eastern Donetsk region that they currently control. It would also establish de facto Russian control over Donetsk, Luhansk, and Crimea, which Moscow annexed in twenty fourteen. The plan proposes freezing the front lines in the southern regions of Kherson and Zaporizhzhia. Both areas remain partially occupied by Russian forces.
Under the proposal, Ukraine’s armed forces would be capped at six hundred thousand personnel. European fighter jets would be stationed in Poland. Kyiv would receive security guarantees, although details have not been disclosed. The document also states that Russia would refrain from invading its neighbours and that NATO would not expand further.
The plan suggests that Russia would be reintegrated into the global economy. This would include lifting sanctions and inviting Moscow to rejoin the G7, restoring it to a G8 format. Trump said on Friday that Zelensky would have to accept the American terms or otherwise the conflict would continue.
Zelensky addressed the nation with a stark message that Ukraine may face a difficult choice between protecting its dignity and risking the loss of a crucial ally. He pledged to work constructively with Washington on the peace plan.
The Ukrainian president announced that his chief of staff, Andriy Yermak, would lead Kyiv’s negotiating team in future discussions, including any that may involve Russia. Zelensky stated that Ukrainian representatives understand how to protect national interests and how to prevent another Russian attack.
Ukraine remains heavily dependent on American weaponry and intelligence. This includes advanced air defense systems vital for countering ongoing Russian strikes.
Putin confirmed that Moscow had received the American proposal. He said it had not been examined in detail. He added that Russia was prepared to show flexibility while remaining ready to continue the fight if necessary.
The Russian leader launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February twenty twenty two. Russian forces have made slow but steady gains in the southeastern region in recent months despite serious combat losses.
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