U.S. President Donald Trump announced his intention for Ukraine to accept the American peace plan by Thursday, November 27, stating that Thanksgiving would be the "optimal moment" for reaching an agreement.
He noted that Ukraine is "losing territory," while Vladimir Putin "is not inclined to continue the war," which creates suitable conditions for ending the conflict.
Trump also emphasized that sanctions against the Russian oil sector will remain in place, adding that pressure on Moscow will be a key aspect of his foreign policy.
According to reports, the U.S. has informed Ukraine of the necessity to sign the agreement by Thursday, or vital arms supplies may be "reduced."
Additionally, Trump warned of the possibility of ceasing intelligence sharing with Ukraine if the proposals are rejected.
Sources from The Sun claim that pressure from Washington on Kyiv has become more intense than during any previous peace negotiations.
“Washington is seeking to end the war and wants Ukraine to pay the price,” one informant revealed.
Zelensky recorded a video address in which he spoke about Trump’s peace plan.
“This is one of the most difficult periods in our history. The pressure on Ukraine is now reaching critical levels. We may face a tough choice: lose our dignity or confront a threat from our key partner. Either accept the difficult 28 points or endure a harsh winter,” Zelensky noted.
Some U.S. officials confirm that the Biden administration wants Russia and Ukraine to reach an agreement by the end of the year, according to information from two sources.
Similar to the ceasefire in Gaza, which is overseen by the "Council for Peace" led by Trump, the plan suggests that the implementation of the peace agreement in Ukraine will be "monitored and guaranteed by the Council for Peace headed by President Donald Trump," as reported by CNN.
U.S. officials have confirmed the authenticity of this document.
In addition to the 28 points, a separate document outlines the security guarantees that the White House is prepared to offer Ukraine in the event of renewed military actions by Russia. The guarantees include "intelligence and logistical support" and other measures that will be coordinated with allies.
According to The Wall Street Journal, this document does not obligate the U.S. to provide direct military assistance to Ukraine, and the duration of the guarantees will be 10 years with the possibility of extension.
European officials have expressed dissatisfaction with Trump’s plan to use frozen Russian assets to finance the reconstruction of Ukraine, which could hinder other loan negotiations.
Donald Trump, according to some, "derailed" important negotiations in Europe, which may threaten Ukraine's funding to continue fighting Russia.
For several months, EU officials have been seeking ways to use approximately 140 billion euros in frozen Russian assets, but the new 28-point U.S. plan suggests using those same funds for Ukraine's reconstruction after a ceasefire is reached, with the U.S. being able to receive "50 percent of the profits" from this activity.
Some diplomats and EU officials have expressed concerns that the initiative of Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff could negatively impact the ability to approve the loan by all 27 EU countries.
European leaders were hoping to approve the so-called "reparations loan" at an important summit next month.
On Friday, EU diplomats and officials stated that Trump’s new plan will make negotiations with Belgium even more complicated. One official noted that the American initiative could be used as an argument against advancing the loan scheme, as the EU will face pressure from Trump regarding the unfreezing of assets, leading to the need to reimburse Russia at the expense of European taxpayers.
Another diplomat added that the attempt by the U.S. to profit from assets held in Europe "looks like pure Trump."
