Ukraine Rejects Claims It Accepted Trump Administration Peace Plan
A senior Ukrainian security official has dismissed assertions that Kyiv endorsed a U.S. peace proposal drafted under President Donald Trump—an initiative that European leaders say they were never consulted on and that reportedly aligns closely with Moscow’s key demands.
Rustem Umerov, Secretary of Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council and a close ally of President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, insisted he neither negotiated nor approved the terms of the 28-point proposal.
Washington’s Plan Would Require Major Concessions From Kyiv
According to U.S. officials, the plan calls for Ukraine to:
- Surrender additional territory still under its control
- Reduce the size of its armed forces
- Permanently abandon NATO membership aspirations
European allies reacted swiftly, scheduling urgent discussions after learning details of the proposal. Germany and Britain confirmed their leaders would join the consultations. Zelenskiy’s office did not clarify whether he would participate.
U.S. officials said the document was drafted following consultations with Umerov, claiming he agreed to most terms after suggesting revisions.
But Umerov firmly rejected that characterization.
He stated on Telegram that his role during his U.S. visit was “purely technical,” involving logistical preparation — not approving policy terms.
Kyiv: No Peace Deal That Violates Sovereignty
After meeting a U.S. delegation on Friday, Umerov reiterated that Ukraine will not accept any plan compromising its sovereignty, echoing Kyiv’s long-standing position since Russia’s 2022 full-scale invasion.
President Zelenskiy has acknowledged receiving the proposal, writing that both sides would “work on the points of the plan to end the war,” and stressing readiness for “constructive and honest” discussions. He did not comment on specific terms.
Russia Urges Kyiv to Make a “Responsible Decision”
The Kremlin said it had not received any official communication about the peace plan but urged Ukraine to act decisively.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Kyiv should make a “responsible decision,” suggesting Russia expected movement on terms it views as fundamental.
Details of the Plan Reflect Russia’s Major Demands
A copy of the plan reviewed by Reuters includes several provisions Ukrainian officials have previously described as unacceptable. Among them:
- Withdrawal from parts of eastern Ukraine still held by Kyiv
- Permanent exclusion from NATO
- A cap of 600,000 troops on Ukraine’s military
- Gradual lifting of sanctions against Russia
- Return of Russia to the G8
- Use of frozen Russian assets in an investment fund benefiting the U.S.
Ukraine’s major requirement — binding security guarantees equivalent to NATO’s Article 5 — receives only a single vague line: “Ukraine will receive robust security guarantees.”
European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas reaffirmed that no peace plan can succeed without Ukraine and Europe fully on board.
U.S. Diplomacy Accelerates Amid Battlefield Pressure
The push for a settlement comes as:
- Ukrainian defenses remain strained
- Russian forces continue slow but steady advances
- Kyiv battles political instability after recent corruption scandals
- Trump suspends financial support, leaving Europe to fund Ukraine’s defense
Russia claims to have secured control over Kupiansk and most of Pokrovsk — claims Ukraine disputes while acknowledging heavy fighting and Russian advances.
White House officials say Secretary of State Marco Rubio and special envoy Steve Witkoff worked quietly for a month to shape the proposal, which Trump supports.
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