A ceasefire plan prepared by U.S. President Donald Trump for the ongoing Russia–Ukraine war has quietly reached Kyiv, several international outlets have reported. The proposal aims to bring an end to nearly three years of fighting and has instantly drawn attention from Ukraine and its allies.
Draft Plan Calls for Territorial Concessions and a Smaller Army
According to Reuters, Trump’s proposal outlines two major conditions: Ukraine would have to give up some of its occupied territory, and its military would need to be significantly reduced in size.
Both points reflect long-standing demands from Russian President Vladimir Putin, who has repeatedly insisted that regions captured by Russia must be recognized as Russian territory and that Ukraine must be kept out of NATO.
Reuters also reports that Trump has been pushing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to consider these terms, even though Kyiv has consistently said it cannot accept any deal that involves losing land or weakening its defense.
On Tuesday night, Russian strikes killed 25 people, adding further pressure on Ukraine. The following day, Ukraine’s parliament removed the energy and justice ministers, deepening the political strain on the government.
U.S. Delegation in Kyiv for Talks
The BBC says a U.S. team led by Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has already arrived in Kyiv to discuss the proposal. Army Chief of Staff General Randy George is also part of the delegation and is set to meet Zelenskyy on Thursday.
Ukraine and its European partners have stood firm that no ceasefire can involve surrendering territory or reducing military strength. But with Russia stepping up attacks in eastern regions and political challenges at home, Zelenskyy has been navigating rising pressure around the U.S. initiative.
Zelenskyy has said the United States needs to take a stronger and more effective role in efforts to end the war, while emphasizing that Ukraine had no part in drafting the proposal.
No Progress After Trump–Putin Talks
Trump’s recent face-to-face meeting with Putin in Alaska did not yield any breakthrough on the ceasefire issue. Trump has continued holding frequent phone conversations with the Russian leader, a development closely watched in Kyiv.
Zelenskyy, who traveled to Washington expecting approval for Tomahawk missile systems, returned without an agreement following Trump’s communications with Putin. Russia continues to demand that Ukraine drop its NATO aspirations and withdraw from four regions Moscow claims as its own.
Kyiv has repeatedly said these demands are unacceptable. Russian forces currently control about 19% of Ukrainian territory, and attacks on energy infrastructure are intensifying as winter approaches.
