Overview
- Draft terms reported by multiple outlets would have Ukraine cede Donbas and Crimea, cap its forces at 600,000 and forswear NATO in exchange for U.S.-backed security guarantees and reconstruction funding that includes frozen Russian assets.
- President Trump told reporters he wants a decision by Thanksgiving and officials have implied Ukraine could lose intelligence and military aid if it rejects the plan.
- Putin said Moscow has received the draft and that it could form the basis of a final settlement, while warning Russia would seize more territory if Kyiv declines to engage.
- Zelensky consulted leaders of France, Germany and the U.K., who reiterated full support for Ukraine, questioned limits on its military and insisted any deal require European buy-in and Ukraine’s consent.
- Kyiv is preparing counterproposals and holding talks with U.S. officials including Vice President JD Vance and Army Secretary Dan Driscoll, as Politico reports the White House sees Zelensky’s position weakened by a domestic corruption scandal.