Kyiv Endorses New 19-Point Peace Framework Negotiated with US; Moscow Rejects Proposal

As of November 25, 2025, reports indicate that the Ukrainian government has formally approved the core components of a revised 19-point peace agreement, a framework that was developed with significant mediation from the United States. Conversely, the Kremlin has dismissed the peace plan put forth by European nations, labeling it as both unconstructive and unsuitable for Russia’s interests. This updated 19-point proposal, crafted collaboratively by the US and Ukraine, strategically deferred several contentious issues—specifically Ukraine’s potential NATO membership and territorial concessions—to be addressed in subsequent discussions.

The diplomatic groundwork for this revision involved preceding consultations held in Geneva, which included shuttle diplomacy stops, notably in Abu Dhabi. During these sessions, US Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll engaged in direct negotiations with the Russian delegation. The resulting 19-point structure represents a substantial refinement of the initial 28-point document. Notably, provisions concerning direct European involvement and bilateral engagement between the US and Russia, which were present in the original draft, were omitted during the US-Ukraine consultations in Geneva.

Oleksandr Bevz, an advisor to the Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, confirmed that several clauses were either altered or entirely removed after Kyiv and its European allies deemed certain demands unacceptable. Media reports suggest that key modifications included striking the clause that would have strictly limited the size of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, as well as removing the provision for a blanket amnesty covering actions committed during the conflict. Furthermore, the stipulation requiring the transfer of 100 billion dollars from frozen Russian assets toward Ukraine’s reconstruction was dropped, a decision that reportedly met resistance from the European Union.

Moscow’s reaction to these modifications was notably sharp. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov asserted that the changes had effectively erased crucial understandings that, in President Putin’s view, he had established with President Trump during their meeting in Alaska. Russian officials continue to emphasize their commitment to achieving their stated military objectives unless their fundamental demands regarding the “root causes” of the conflict, such as NATO expansion, are met.

Kremlin Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov acknowledged receipt of the original 28-point plan, describing it as a “very good foundation.” However, he maintained that Russia had not yet officially received the revised 19-point version. Despite these ongoing diplomatic maneuvers, active hostilities persist. To date, Moscow has not reached an agreement with Europe on any version of a peace plan, and the Kremlin’s posture within the negotiation process remains rigid.