Overview
- The U.S.-crafted 28-point proposal would have Ukraine cede parts of the east, relinquish claims to Crimea, cap its military at roughly 600,000, and renounce NATO membership in exchange for U.S.-backed security guarantees and reconstruction funds, including money from frozen Russian assets.
- President Donald Trump publicly set a Thanksgiving response deadline for Volodymyr Zelenskyy and said any changes would be decided by him, with U.S. officials indicating Kyiv is under strong pressure to agree.
- Zelenskyy called it a "very difficult choice," began technical talks with Washington and European partners, and signaled he will present alternatives while seeking a deal that preserves Ukraine’s dignity and freedom.
- Vladimir Putin said Moscow has received the draft and that it could form the basis of a final settlement, while warning Russia could seize more territory if Kyiv declines to negotiate.
- European leaders protested being sidelined, reaffirmed full support for Ukraine, coordinated a response with Kyiv, and, according to reports, were told by U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll there was little room to negotiate details as the draft remains under review.