Volodymyr Zelensky speaks to Ukrainians about the US peace plan. “We are now in one of the most difficult moments in our history. The pressure on Ukraine is at its maximum. Ukraine may now be faced with a very difficult choice: lose its dignity or risk losing its main partner,” said the president, as reported by Ukrainian media. Zelensky spoke of a choice: “28 tough points, or a very difficult winter, the most difficult, and further risks” while adding that he would not betray national interests but he would work “as quickly as possible” with the US.
“Ukraine’s national interests must be taken into account. Let us not make exaggerated statements. We will work calmly with America and all our partners,” the Ukrainian leader stressed, while announcing efforts to find a solution with the United States and underscoring that he would offer alternatives and fight to ensure that “at least two points of the plan are not ignored.” “We will not give any reason to the enemies to say that Ukraine does not want peace, that they are obstructing the process and that they are not ready for diplomacy. This will not happen. Ukraine will work quickly,” he added. Zelensky made it clear that he would do everything possible to ensure the end of the war, noting that Ukraine is currently the “only shield” between the EU and Russia. “Ukraine – assured the Ukrainian leader – must not relive the déjà vu of February 24, when we felt alone. When nothing could stop Russia except our heroic people, who erected themselves like a wall against Putin’s army.”
Ukraine “has always respected and continues to respect the desire of the President of the United States, Donald Trump, to end the bloodshed”: this is what Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky wrote about “We evaluate every realistic proposal positively,” Zelensky added, explaining that in the call many details of America’s proposals to end the war were “considered” and that Kiev and Washington “are working to create a dignified and truly effective way forward to achieve lasting peace. “We have agreed to maintain constant contact, and our teams are ready to work 24/7,” concluded Zelensky.
Ukraine is under intense pressure from Washington to accept the framework of a US-brokered peace deal with Russia, including threats to stop supplying intelligence and weapons.: Reuters reported it on its website, citing two sources familiar with the matter. One of the sources, who did not want to be named, said that the United States wants Ukraine to sign its part of the agreement by next Thursday, November 27.
Meanwhile, European leaders are developing counter proposals on how to end the war in Ukraine on alternative terms more favorable to Kiev than the American plan. President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky had telephone conversations with French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. According to one of the sources, politicians are discussing the draft of a new peace plan to end the war in Ukraine. European leaders are also reportedly planning to hold an emergency meeting tomorrow at the G20 summit in South Africa to discuss the US peace plan. European leaders in a phone call with Ukraine’s president stated that they “will continue to pursue the goal of safeguarding the vital interests of Europe and Ukraine in the long term”, affirming their “steadfast and full support for Ukraine towards a lasting and just peace”. The leaders “welcomed US efforts”, including proposals on Ukrainian sovereignty, on “robust” security guarantees. But they reiterated that the current front lines should serve as a “starting point” for any territorial discussions.
American President Donald Trump aims for peace in Ukraine with his plan, “we must now work” starting from this text, but also “reaffirming an important principle: that the future of Ukraine must be determined by Ukraine”. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said this to British journalists after a four-way call with President Volodymyr Zelensky and European allies Friderich Merz and Emmanuel Macron. “I know – he said – what President Trump wants, is what we all want. But the principle that Ukraine’s future should be determined by Ukraine in accordance with its sovereignty is a fundamental principle.”
Russia has so far not received any peace plans or proposals from the US, but is open to dialogue. This was confirmed again by the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Maria Zakharova. “A lot of rumors in the media, discussions, points, plans – said a spokesperson quoted by the Ria Novosti news agency -. Some articles talk about several points, others about different numbers. (…) Officially the Russian side, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which is an established communication channel with the US, has not received any proposals or plans, absolutely none. We are open to dialogue.”
It will be held this afternoon in Kiev, according to what we learn from European sources, a meeting between the US delegation and the EU delegation stationed in the Ukrainian capital. The same source did not explain the formation of the US delegation. Senior Pentagon officials were present in Kiev today. According to the Wall Street Journal, European leaders are preparing their own counteroffers about how to end the war in Ukraine on alternative terms to the American plan and tried to convince Ukraine to support their plan, which was designed to be more favorable to Kiev. Europe, the newspaper continued, hopes the plan will be ready within days, but Kiev has so far not committed to sticking to it.
From one second draft of the US plan released by Axios, meanwhile, appears that the US peace plan for Ukraine includes security guarantees modeled on NATO’s Article 5, which would commit the US and European allies to consider an attack on Ukraine as an attack on the entire “transatlantic community”. The statement stated that any “significant, deliberate and sustained armed attack” by Russia against Ukraine in the future “will be considered an attack that threatens the peace and security of the transatlantic community” and that the US and its allies will respond appropriately. The United States – reading the text published by Axios – emphasized that a significant, deliberate and prolonged armed attack by the Russian Federation across the agreed ceasefire line on Ukrainian territory would be considered an attack that threatens the peace and security of the transatlantic community. In such cases, the President of the United States, in the exercise of constitutional authority and after prompt consultation with Ukraine, NATO and European partners, will determine the steps necessary to restore security. Such measures may include the use of armed forces, logistics and intelligence. assistance, economic and diplomatic measures and other measures deemed appropriate. A joint assessment mechanism with NATO and Ukraine will evaluate any alleged violations.”
The security guarantee will have an initial term of 10 years and can be extended based on mutual agreement, Axios wrote.
A senior White House official and another source with direct knowledge confirmed the document’s authenticity. The senior official said the proposal needed to be discussed with European partners and could still change. The official said the Trump administration views the security guarantee proposal as a “huge win” for Zelensky and Ukraine’s long-term security.
That European Council President Antonio Costa said that “No plans have been officially communicated to the EU. It makes no sense to comment at this time. We stand beside Ukraine in defending the principles contained in the UN Charter and working with President Volodymyr Zelensky for a just and lasting peace.”
“Yesterday – said Commission president Ursula von der Leyen – 28 point plan published. We will discuss this situation with European leaders and other countries on the sidelines of the G20. I will also contact President Zelensky to discuss this issue. This is important and we always support it: there is no peace agreement in Ukraine without Ukraine“.
According to the Financial Times, Donald Trump’s administration is putting strong pressure on Ukraineasked him to accept a peace plan between the United States and Russia by Thanksgiving, November 27.
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni spoke with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz by telephone “for an exchange of initial assessments regarding the American peace proposal for Ukraine”. This was reported in a note from Palazzo Chigi, which explained that “during the meeting, the importance of supporting the ongoing negotiation efforts was underlined and the ultimate goal of achieving a just and lasting peace, in the interests of all Europe, was reaffirmed”.
In a conversation between Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz regarding the United States’ peace proposal for Ukraine, “references to strong security guarantees are welcome, which are an integral part of the broader European and transatlantic stability framework, in line with what Italy has long proposed”. This was reported in a note from Palazzo Chigi after a telephone conversation between the two leaders. “Other elements of the plan – explained – were deemed worthy of further study”.
ANSA Agency From Donbass to European jets in Poland, Trump’s plans for Ukraine ‘Russia must state in law that it will not attack Kiev or NATO’ A US officials claim that US plans for Ukraine include security guarantees for Kiev equivalent to NATO in the event of a future attack, confirming previous press reports.
And itEuropean Union High Representative Kaja Kallas Opening the Indo-Pacific ministerial forum, he said: “We support any plan that leads to a just and lasting peace in Ukraine. Regarding the peace plan, we know that the plan has been presented to President Zelensky. We have always said that for the peace plan to be successful, it must involve Ukraine and European countries.”
“Today is the day that American sanctions against Russia have to go into effect. I hope they don’t decide to postpone them because that’s what Russia wants.” This was stated by EU High Representative for Foreign Policy Kaja Kallas at a press conference after the EU-Pacific Forum. “What Russia wants is a delay in using its assets,” he added.
“The problem is what the attacked country thinks, the country that has to make the greatest sacrifices based on this plan, I am thinking about the transfer of territory that has been defended at the cost of hundreds of thousands of victims in this war of more than three years. This is not a topic that can be discussed from the outside, we have to discuss it with those who pay the price of war every day, so the right dialogue is one that involves those who have to make the greatest sacrifices.” As Minister of Defense, Guido Crosettoin connection with the Europa Initiative Foundation in Stresa, regarding US plans for peace in Ukraine.
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