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Both sides agreed to a “strict deadline,” aiming to sign the agreement by November 27; illustrative photo: AP.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed readiness to cooperate with the United States on a new peace plan proposed by Washington, Axios reports, citing sources familiar with the negotiations, according to Meduza.
U.S. Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll reportedly handed Zelensky a copy of the document during a visit to Kyiv on November 20. Both sides agreed to a “strict deadline,” aiming to sign the agreement by November 27 — Thanksgiving Day in the U.S.
Sources say Zelensky had previously refused to engage with the U.S. initiative, which was reportedly drafted after consultations with Russian representatives. This reluctance allegedly led to the cancellation of a planned meeting with U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff. However, insiders now suggest that Zelensky has adopted a more conciliatory stance.
The American side insists the plan is still a working draft and will take into account the positions of Ukraine and its allies.
According to media leaks, the proposed document includes several controversial provisions, such as:
· NATO agreeing not to deploy troops in Ukraine;
· Constitutional neutrality for Ukraine;
· U.S. security guarantees;
· A cap on the size of the Ukrainian Armed Forces;
· Partial withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from parts of Donbas, while maintaining current frontlines in Kherson and Zaporizhzhia;
· A proposal for Russia to pay “rent” for control over Donbas;
· Use of frozen Russian assets for Ukraine’s reconstruction;
· Gradual lifting of sanctions on Russia and its reintegration into the global economy.
Ukrainian MP Oleksiy Honcharenko published the full 28-point plan on his Telegram channel, claiming it to be a proposal from former U.S. President Donald Trump’s team.
Washington reportedly aims to deliver the finalized version to Moscow in early December as part of a broader peace process initiative.
