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Zelenskyy, Trump to settle key points of U.S.-backed ‘peace plan’

Although the first draft of the U.S.-backed peace plan, amounting to a list of maximalist Russian demands, has been scaled back and refined after U.S.–Ukraine negotiations in Geneva, the “most sensitive” provisions Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will discuss with U.S. President Donald Trump directly, Zelenskyy said on Nov. 24.

24 November 2025, 11:07 PM

Ukraine, U.S. negotiated away several pain points in Trump’s ‘peace plan’

The Geneva negotiations to amend the most egregiously pro-Russian provisions of the U.S.-backed peace plan were tense but productive, Ukraine’s Deputy Foreign Minister Serhii Kyslytsia told the Financial Times on Nov. 24.

24 November 2025, 09:40 PM

Geneva talks begin; Europe scrambles to amend Trump’s peace plan; protests in Washington

Between Ukraine itself, the European Union, and the U.S. policymaking realm, the U.S.-brokered so-called “peace plan” dominated the news on Nov. 23.

23 November 2025, 07:11 PM

U.S. pushes Zelenskyy to sign humiliating ‘peace deal’ by Thanksgiving—FT

The Trump administration is pressing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to sign a largely pro-Russian 28-point peace agreement by Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 27, the Financial Times reported on Nov. 20, citing unnamed Ukrainian officials.

21 November 2025, 01:47 AM

Pro-Russian points of Trump’s ‘peace plan’ likely to change—CNN

Some of the provisions in the new U.S. “peace plan” for Ukraine, particularly those that overwhelmingly favor Moscow’s interests, are unfinished and almost certain to be revised, unnamed U.S. officials told CNN on Nov. 20.

20 November 2025, 11:51 PM

U.S. leadership key for any peace talks with Moscow—Zelenskyy

Kyiv’s primary requirement for ending the Russo–Ukrainian war is working alongside the United States and Europe on a shared vision of peace, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Nov. 19.

20 November 2025, 02:49 AM

February 2026 will present ‘window of opportunity’ to end the war, Budanov says

A “window of opportunity” to end the Russo–Ukrainian war is expected to open either at the beginning or in the middle of February 2026, Ukrainian Defense Intelligence (HUR) chief Kyrylo Budanov said on Nov. 19.

19 November 2025, 11:58 PM

Trump’s new ‘peace deal’ includes cuts to Ukrainian military, giving up land

Washington has signaled to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that Ukraine should accept a U.S.-negotiated framework agreement to end the Russo–Ukrainian war on terms dictated by the Kremlin, Reuters reported on Nov. 19, citing sources.

19 November 2025, 08:37 PM

Zelenskyy heads to Spain and Turkey

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will hold a series of high-level meetings in Spain and Turkey this week aimed at securing additional international support, pushing forward efforts to end the war, and restarting prisoner-exchange negotiations, according to his Nov. 18 Telegram post.

18 November 2025, 10:23 AM

U.S. intel: Putin doubles down on war in Ukraine

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is more determined than ever to continue the aggression against Ukraine and prevail on the battlefield, NBC News reported on Oct. 28, citing a recent U.S. intelligence assessment communicated to members of Congress.

29 October 2025, 08:27 AM

Russia blames Ukraine, Europe for stalling peace talks

Kirill Dmitriev, tapped by Russian dictator Vladimir Putin to steer the nascent détente with the United States, claimed that Ukraine is “derailing” negotiations to end the Russo–Ukrainian war.

24 October 2025, 10:34 PM

Ukraine, Europe draft 12-point peace plan—report

Ukrainian officials and their European allies are preparing a 12-point peace proposal that would come into effect the moment Russia agrees to a ceasefire, Bloomberg reported on Oct. 21, citing informed sources.

21 October 2025, 08:50 PM

Zelenskyy to attend ‘coalition of the willing’ meeting in London

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will attend a meeting of the “coalition of the willing” in London on Friday, Oct. 24, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Oct. 20, according to Sky News.

20 October 2025, 09:48 PM

Trump, Zelenskyy call for immediate ceasefire

Shortly after their meeting at the White House on Oct. 17, U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for a ceasefire in the Russo–Ukrainian war without any territorial preconditions.

18 October 2025, 12:39 AM

Zelenskyy arrives in Washington for high stakes meeting with Trump

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in the United States and plans to meet with U.S. energy and defense business leaders on Oct. 16 before heading to the White House for talks with U.S. President Donald Trump on Oct. 17.

17 October 2025, 01:11 AM

Trump announces another Putin meeting after phone call

After a “productive” conversation with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin on Oct. 16, U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans for a face-to-face meeting with the dictator in Budapest, Hungary.

16 October 2025, 08:50 PM

Trump taunts Putin over gasoline shortage

The Russian fuel crisis induced by Ukrainian drone strikes suggests that Russia’s economy could “collapse” if Russian dictator Vladimir Putin does not end the war soon, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Oct. 14.

15 October 2025, 02:14 AM

Trump names Erdogan possible mediator in Ukraine-Russia war

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan could play an important role in securing peace between Ukraine and Russia, U.S. President Donald Trump said, Ukrinform reported on Oct. 14.

14 October 2025, 11:10 AM

U.S. to help secure peace after Russia-Ukraine war, Trump says

The United States is ready to help establish peace after the end of Russia's armed aggression against Ukraine, President Donald Trump said in a Fox News interview on Sept. 18, Reuters reported.

19 September 2025, 10:57 AM

Trump to press Zelenskyy on making concessions to Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will have to “make a deal” with Moscow and Europe needs to cease imports of Russian oil, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sept. 16.

16 September 2025, 11:38 PM

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