President Donald Trump has insisted that Washington’s proposed plan to end the Russia-Ukraine war is “not my final offer” for Kyiv, following pushback from Ukraine’s allies over controversial provisions.
On Saturday, leaders from Europe, Canada, and Japan acknowledged that the 28-point draft contained elements “essential for a just and lasting peace” but stressed that it would “require additional work.” Concerns centered on potential border changes and proposed caps on Ukraine’s military, which critics argue could leave Kyiv vulnerable.
The plan has been given a deadline of November 27 for Ukraine’s acceptance. While Russian President Vladimir Putin said the draft could serve as a “basis” for settlement, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned the country faced “one of the most difficult moments in our history” under U.S. pressure.
Security officials from Britain, France, Germany, the U.S., and Ukraine are set to meet in Geneva, Switzerland on Sunday to discuss the proposal. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, special envoy Steve Witkoff, and UK National Security Adviser Jonathan Powell will be among the participants.
At the G20 summit in South Africa, leaders from Canada, Finland, France, Ireland, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Spain, the UK, Germany, and Norway along with two senior EU officials signed a joint statement. It emphasized that “borders must not be changed by force” and raised concerns about restrictions on Ukraine’s armed forces.
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, attending the summit in Johannesburg, spoke with Zelensky and later with Trump. Downing Street confirmed that Starmer relayed allies’ discussions and agreed that teams would continue working on the U.S. plan in Geneva, with another call scheduled for Sunday. Starmer added that Ukraine must retain the ability to defend itself if any ceasefire is agreed.
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