Overview
- Western outlets published details of a 28-point U.S. proposal that would recognize Russian control of Crimea and parts of Donbas, limit Ukraine’s military, and phase sanctions relief, according to the reporting.
- A U.S. delegation led by Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll delivered the draft to President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv on 20 November, multiple reports say.
- Washington Post and Reuters reporting says the U.S. seeks a signature around 27 November and has signaled military aid and intelligence sharing could be pulled back if Kyiv declines.
- Vladimir Putin said Russia has the text and that it “can be laid as the basis” for a settlement, while EU leaders said no plan was received officially and arranged urgent discussions.
- U.S. officials say envoys are engaging both Moscow and Kyiv and the Washington Post reports Kyiv may push for changes that could take months, as Russia highlights battlefield gains including the claimed capture of Kupyansk.