U.S. and Ukraine Present 28-Point Peace Plan in Geneva Talks

GENEVA — November 25, 2025 — Representatives from the United States and Ukraine recently engaged in talks in Geneva that officials described as “highly productive,” resulting in a draft 28-point peace plan aimed at addressing the ongoing conflict with Russia. The plan, developed with input from U.S. Special Envoy Witkoff and Russian financier Kirill Dmitriev, proposes a framework that offers Ukraine potential economic prosperity and military strengthening, though it involves difficult territorial concessions.

According to sources familiar with the discussions, the plan includes provisions for Ukraine to gain immediate access to the European Union and to share electricity generated by the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, Europe’s largest, under the supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency. The agreement also seeks to secure riverine and Black Sea grain shipping routes, which are vital for Ukraine’s economy. While not explicitly stated in the plan, peace could open opportunities for significant American technological investments in Ukraine.

On the military front, the proposal envisions Ukraine maintaining a force of approximately 600,000 personnel, a number that compares to the military sizes of countries like Great Britain and Poland. The plan calls for Ukraine to retain substantial air defenses and to receive hundreds of U.S. M1 Abrams tanks to establish a mobile deterrent against future aggression. NATO and U.S. support in cyber and space capabilities would continue, reflecting Cold War-era strategies that emphasized precision and mobility to counter larger forces.

The plan acknowledges the painful reality of territorial losses in the Donbas region, describing them as tragic but necessary concessions. Despite these losses, Russia’s capacity to launch missile attacks on Ukrainian cities and infrastructure remains a significant concern, contributing to ongoing humanitarian challenges.

President Donald Trump commented on the plan, suggesting that “something good just may be happening,” while European leaders have expressed caution regarding the U.S. approach to the peace talks. The conflict, which began in 2022, has caused widespread geopolitical instability, with reports of China supporting Russia’s invasion and allegations of nuclear weapons technology exchanges involving North Korea.

The White House characterized the Geneva discussions as a step toward ending the war, emphasizing the importance of resolving the conflict for global stability and American interests. The plan’s success depends on acceptance by all parties involved, with the ball reportedly now in Russia’s court to respond to the proposed terms.