Details of the U.S. proposal to halt the Ukraine war

According to several news reports, the United States has presented a new plan to end Russia’s war against Ukraine—one that requires Kyiv to cede territory and certain weapons systems. Washington has informed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that he must accept the proposal.

Multiple publications, citing sources familiar with the draft, reported that the framework was prepared in consultation with Russian officials.

NBC, citing a U.S. government official, reported that Trump has approved the peace plan between Russia and Ukraine. The plan has been quietly drafted by senior U.S. officials in recent weeks.

According to NBC, the plan focuses on providing security guarantees to both sides to ensure lasting peace.

Politico, quoting American and European officials, reported that many aspects of the Ukraine peace plan are still subject to change.

The outlet also quoted a knowledgeable source saying Ukrainian and European officials were shocked when the existence of the U.S. plan became public. The current proposal requires major concessions from Ukraine, including restrictions on its military.

Territorial concessions and reduced military forces

The Financial Times, citing two sources familiar with the negotiations, reported that the 28-point plan was presented this week by U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff during a meeting with Rustem Umerov, Secretary of Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council, in Miami, Florida.

Under the proposal, Ukraine would be required to surrender the remaining eastern Donbas region—including areas currently held by Kyiv—and cut its armed forces by half.

Reuters, citing informed sources, also reported that the proposal includes reducing the size of Ukraine’s military.

The Times wrote that the proposed framework obligates Kyiv to give up certain categories of weaponry and would scale back U.S. military assistance to the country.

Meanwhile, Russia has stated that contacts with the United States are ongoing, but there are no new developments to announce regarding any potential peace plan to end the conflict in Ukraine.

Maria Zakharova, spokesperson for the Russian Foreign Ministry, told TASS that although Moscow has followed the various reports describing different processes, such claims must be evaluated based on official communications—not media narratives.