by Ronny Reyes at New York Post
A new version of a peace plan hammered out on between senior Washington and Kyiv delegations is proving more palatable to Ukrainians — and would remove several provisions that were previously described by US officials as “maximalist demands” by Moscow.
The new plan — said to include about 19 points — would nix one of the most controversial provisions of the 28-point plan reported last week — that Ukraine would have to give up territory in the Donbas that Russia has been unable to conquer in more than 11 years of war there, The Post can reveal.
Instead, the issue of territorial claims will be left to President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to hammer out at a later date, according to two people familiar with the discussions.
It would also get rid of another sticking point in which Ukraine would have had to promise never to join NATO — a goal Russian dictator Vladimir Putin has sought before invading the country in 2022.
Still, Zelensky in a Monday afternoon post to X said the new plan is not yet finalized.
“Now the list of necessary steps to end the war can become doable,” he wrote. “As of now, after Geneva, there are fewer points — no longer 28 — and many of the right elements have been taken into account in this framework.
“There is still work for all of us to do together to finalize the document, and we must do everything with dignity.”
He further predicted that Russia would try to..
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JOINT STATEMENT ON UNITED STATES-UKRAINE MEETING
by The White House
On 23 November 2025, representatives of the United States and Ukraine met in Geneva for discussions on the U.S. peace proposal. The talks were constructive, focused, and respectful, underscoring the shared commitment to achieving a just and lasting peace.
Both sides agreed the consultations were highly productive. The discussions showed meaningful progress toward aligning positions and identifying clear next steps. They reaffirmed that any future agreement must fully uphold Ukraine’s sovereignty and deliver a sustainable and just peace. As a result of the discussions, the parties drafted an updated and refined peace framework.
The Ukrainian delegation reaffirmed its gratitude for the steadfast commitment of the United States and, personally, President Donald J. Trump for their tireless efforts aimed at ending the war and the loss of life.
Ukraine and the United States agreed to continue intensive work on joint proposals in the coming days. They will also remain in close contact with their European partners as the process advances.
Final decisions under this framework will be made by the Presidents of Ukraine and the United States.
Both sides reiterated their readiness to continue working together to secure a peace that ensures Ukraine’s security, stability, and reconstruction.