The White House denied significant concessions for Russia in the new US peace plan
The administration of US President Donald Trump has denied reports that the new peace plan involves significant concessions from Ukraine but does not demand much from Russia.
White House Press Secretary Caroline Leavitt stated during a briefing that the new plan, supported by Donald Trump, includes parity negotiations with Russia and Ukraine. The plan was worked on by special envoy Steve Witkoff and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Leavitt noted that they consulted with both sides to achieve lasting peace, similar to past experiences in conflict regions. She also clarified that negotiations are ongoing this week.
Marco Rubio previously stated that both sides need to make difficult concessions to end the war. Leavitt also denied media rumors that the plan includes territorial concessions to Russia. She emphasized that talks with the Ukrainian side have been constructive, and the Secretary of State’s meetings with Ukrainian representatives are ongoing.
The meetings are taking place amid rumors of a secret plan created by the US and Russia without the participation of Europe and Ukraine, but such details have not received official confirmation. On November 20, President Volodymyr Zelensky received a draft of the new peace plan from the US, and the parties are working on the document for a dignified end to the war.
| Date | Event | Participants |
|---|---|---|
| November 20 | Official receipt of the peace plan draft | Volodymyr Zelensky, USA |
| In the past month | Work on the peace plan | Steve Witkoff, Marco Rubio |
| Current week | Constructive negotiations | US Secretary of State, Ukrainian Representatives |
