Washington DC , November 26, 2025 :
In a White House briefing on November 26, 2025, US President Donald Trump revealed a “fine-tuned” peace plan aimed at ending the 32-month Ukraine conflict. The plan, blending diplomatic pressure, economic incentives, and territorial compromises, is set to be discussed in direct talks between Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff and Russian President Vladimir Putin, potentially joined by son-in-law Jared Kushner.
The comprehensive 28-point proposal calls for Ukraine to make territorial concessions, including frozen frontlines and recognition of Crimea, Luhansk, and Donetsk as de facto Russian territories, accompanied by a ceasefire and withdrawal to agreed lines. Ukraine would also maintain a neutral status, with limits on its military size and a ban on joining NATO. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed cautious optimism, viewing the plan as a “vision” to negotiate further, while Moscow dismissed it as political posturing.
US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is also scheduled to meet Ukrainian officials amid intense debates about continued military aid. The plan includes economic cooperation, use of frozen Russian assets for reconstruction, and establishment of a Peace Council chaired by Trump to oversee implementation. Key provisions include election timelines, amnesty for conflict participants, and guarantees against future territorial changes by force.
Markets reacted positively; European gas prices dropped 5%, and Indian stocks rallied as energy volatility eased coinciding with India’s Constitution Day celebrations. The hashtag #TrumpUkraineDeal trended strongly on social media, showing a mix of hope and satire. Analysts predict the plan could reshape NATO’s security framework and boost US energy exports, but concerns remain about enforceability and lasting peace.
