Trump has endorsed a 28-point peace proposal aimed at ending the war between Russia and Ukraine, according to multiple reports.
The plan, described by Axios, outlines “security guarantees, security in Europe, and future U.S. relations with Russia and Ukraine.” But it has drawn sharp criticism for requiring Kyiv to surrender more territory to Russia and reduce its military capacity—conditions widely rejected by Ukraine and its allies as capitulation.
Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff reportedly discussed the framework with Russian representative Kirill Dmitriev and Ukrainian security adviser Rustem Umerov. The Telegraph reported that a recent White House meeting between Trump and President Volodymyr Zelensky devolved into a shouting match over Russia’s demands. However, Trump later insisted the exchange was “cordial.”
Details of the plan include Ukraine ceding control of the Donetsk region, cutting its armed forces by half, and banning long-range missiles, according to Reuters and the Financial Times. In return, Russia would pay a rental fee for de facto control of Donbas.
European leaders swiftly rejected the proposal. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said any agreement must involve Ukraine and Europe directly, while French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot warned that “peace cannot be a capitulation.” Polish and Spanish officials echoed that Ukraine’s sovereignty and defense must not be compromised.
The Kremlin repeated its stance that any settlement must address the “root causes” of the conflict, but confirmed no formal negotiations with Washington are underway.