President Donald Trump indicated that his recent peace plan for Ukraine is open to revision, contradicting earlier reports that suggested a firm ultimatum had been set. Speaking to reporters outside the White House on Saturday afternoon, Trump clarified, “No, not my final offer,” when asked if his proposal to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was final. This statement has sparked speculation about a possible adjustment to the terms of his peace proposal.
Previously, it was reported that Zelensky had until Thanksgiving Day on November 27 to respond to Trump’s peace plan. Trump emphasized his desire for a resolution, stating, “I’d like to get the peace. It should’ve happened a long time ago. The Ukraine war with Russia should’ve never happened.” He further asserted, “One way or the other, we have to get it ended.”
On Thursday, copies of the Trump administration’s 28-point draft proposal to resolve the conflict were made available to media outlets, including the Associated Press. The proposal suggests that Ukraine would need to concede territory, refrain from joining NATO, and limit its military personnel to 600,000. In exchange, Russia would return smaller portions of land it currently controls in various regions of Ukraine.
Defense analysts from the Institute for the Study of War have expressed concerns that the 28-point plan could exacerbate tensions rather than foster peace. They argue that the conditions outlined would likely encourage further Russian aggression, stating, “The battle lines set forth by the proposed peace plan would additionally heavily favor another Russian invasion.”
In a significant address to his nation, Zelensky acknowledged the gravity of the situation, indicating that Ukraine may soon have to choose between preserving its sovereignty and maintaining its relationship with the United States. While he did not reject the proposal outright, he insisted on the importance of fair treatment and expressed his commitment to work collaboratively with Washington and other allies.
Zelensky also revealed that he spoke for nearly an hour on Friday with U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Army Secretary Dan Driscoll regarding the peace proposal. He characterized the current moment as “truly one of the most difficult” in Ukraine’s history, describing it as “complicated” and warning that the nation might face an “extremely difficult choice” ahead.
Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin has cautiously welcomed the U.S. proposals, suggesting they “could form the basis for a final peace settlement.” This reflects a potential shift in dialogue as the situation remains fluid and dependent on the responses of both Ukrainian and Russian leadership.
As the deadline approaches, the international community remains watchful of developments, hoping for a resolution that can bring an end to the ongoing conflict.
