Trump sets deadline as Zelensky warns of risk to U.S. support amid 28-Point peace plan

European, Ukrainian, and U.S. officials gathered in Geneva to discuss a draft U.S. peace proposal aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. Kyiv and its allies have expressed alarm over what they see as major concessions to Russia, with the 28-point plan emerging as a highly controversial framework.

The plan, drafted by Washington, reportedly lays out multiple conditions designed to stabilize the conflict but requires significant compromises from Ukraine. Key elements include ceding territories currently occupied by Russian forces, imposing restrictions on Ukraine’s military capabilities, renouncing NATO membership ambitions, and implementing measures to ensure political neutrality. Some points also address border security, oversight of military equipment, and guarantees of non-aggression, effectively reshaping Ukraine’s defense posture and foreign policy alignment.

The plan has been met with skepticism in Kyiv, where officials warn that accepting these conditions could undermine Ukraine’s sovereignty and reward Russian military aggression. European partners have echoed these concerns, stressing that any peace deal must respect Ukraine’s territorial integrity while deterring further escalation.

Pressure from Washington has intensified to levels not seen since March, when President Trump temporarily suspended weapons and intelligence support following a tense Oval Office encounter. During that meeting, Trump and U.S. Senator JD Vance criticized Ukrainian leadership, labeling them ungrateful and disrespectful. Vance, along with Army Secretary Dan Driscoll, is now reportedly leading U.S. diplomatic efforts on the 28-point plan.

Since Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022, the war has caused thousands of deaths, displaced millions, and destroyed critical infrastructure across eastern and southern Ukraine. Analysts warn that the Geneva talks could be pivotal in determining whether a negotiated settlement is possible or if continued resistance and uncompromising positions will prolong the conflict.

The 28-point plan, while offering a pathway to potential peace, places Ukraine in a challenging position: accept significant territorial and strategic concessions to secure international support, or risk prolonged conflict and further losses. The coming days are expected to be decisive, with Kyiv weighing its options carefully under intense diplomatic and military pressure.