Overview
- Ukraine and U.S. officials, joined by European partners, are preparing consultations in Switzerland to discuss the 28-point framework and possible parameters for peace.
- President Trump set a Thanksgiving deadline for a decision and suggested limited flexibility, with U.S. officials indicating there is little room to renegotiate core terms.
- European and other Western leaders at the G20 called the draft a basis needing additional work, warned against limits that leave Ukraine vulnerable, and noted EU and NATO provisions require member consent.
- Zelensky cautioned Ukrainians about a difficult choice as the plan envisions recognizing Russian control over some occupied areas, a 600,000 troop cap, permanent NATO renunciation, and reconstruction financed from frozen Russian assets.
- Putin said the proposal could form the basis of a settlement and threatened further advances if talks falter, reinforcing pressure as Russian forces report incremental gains.