KYIV
Ukraine and the United States have begun formal consultations on a controversial peace proposal backed by former U.S. President Donald Trump, launching what officials in Kyiv describe as one of the most delicate diplomatic moments of the war.
Ukraine confirmed this week that it has received a 28-point draft plan from Washington. According to Ukrainian and European officials familiar with the document, the proposal reflects several long-standing Russian demands, including the possibility of Ukraine ceding territory in the Donbas, accepting limits on the size of its armed forces, and agreeing to forgo future NATO membership. The U.S. has not commented publicly on specific terms.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine will approach the talks “clearly and honestly,” but warned that several provisions in the draft are “unacceptable” and could threaten the country’s sovereignty. Despite concerns, Kyiv has appointed a negotiation team and agreed to begin discussions with U.S. envoys, with sessions expected to take place in Switzerland.
The talks come as Washington faces mounting pressure to define its long-term support for Ukraine. U.S. officials have privately signaled that military assistance could be scaled back if Kyiv rejects the proposal outright, according to reports from American and European diplomats.
The plan has triggered strong pushback inside Ukraine, with lawmakers, veterans’ groups, and civil society organizations describing the draft as a “capitulation plan.” Demonstrations have been reported in several cities, and public debate has intensified over how far Ukraine can compromise without undermining its independence.
European governments have also raised concerns. Leaders in Germany, France, and the United Kingdom have urged caution, calling the document “a draft only,” and warning that any agreement must not reward Russia’s territorial gains or weaken security across the region.
In response, Ukraine has prepared its own counterproposal, centered on an immediate ceasefire before discussions on borders or political commitments. Kyiv is also pressing for clearer security guarantees and greater clarity on the U.S. plan to use frozen Russian assets worth an estimated $100 billion to support reconstruction.
The peace proposal is expected to be a central topic in an upcoming call between Zelenskyy and Trump, whose advisers reportedly worked closely with Russian intermediaries on the initial framework.
For Ukraine, the talks open a new phase of the conflict: a diplomatic path that could either lead to a negotiated end to the war or deepen political divides at home and abroad. Officials on both sides say discussions will continue in the coming weeks, though no timeline for a final agreement has been set.
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