A secret 28-point plan modeled on Trump’s cease-fire blueprint for Gaza is quietly circulating between Washington and Moscow.
Here’s what’s inside
Read this especially if you follow geopolitics, cease-fire diplomacy, or want to see whether Trump can actually pull off a war-ending deal.
What Just Happened
Axios reports that U.S. and Russian officials have spent weeks negotiating a new roadmap to end the Ukraine war.
The plan is based on Trump’s Gaza model, heavy on security guarantees, territory arrangements, and phased de-escalation.
Russian wealth-fund chief Kirill Dmitriev confirms ongoing talks, including a multi-day meeting with Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff.
Ukraine has been looped in, with officials acknowledging discussions through national security adviser Rustem Umerov.
What’s Inside the Plan
- A multi-stage cease-fire tied to demilitarized zones.
- Security guarantees for Ukraine backed by the U.S., with conditions for European cooperation.
- A long-term vision for U.S.–Russia normalization post-war.
- Territorial disputes addressed, though not publicly detailed, intentionally.
- A blueprint for post-war reconstruction and sanctions relief.
WHY IT MATTERS
It’s the closest the U.S. and Russia have come to a structured peace proposal since the invasion began.
If adopted, it could reshape NATO’s posture in Eastern Europe for decades.
It signals Trump’s desire to deliver a foreign-policy “win” early in his second term.
Ukraine’s response is cautious: Zelensky says he wants “just peace,” but tensions are growing as Russia escalates drone attacks.
The Backdrop
Russia launched a massive overnight drone and missile blitz on Ternopil, killing at least 20.
Zelensky traveled to Turkey to shore up leverage before negotiations accelerate.
Putin and Trump previously met in Alaska with no deal finalized, this appears to be the reboot.
European allies are split: some want a negotiated end; others fear legitimizing Russia’s invasion.
The Bottom Line
A U.S.–U.S.-Russia-drafted peace plan marks a major diplomatic turn, but also a geopolitical gamble.
If Trump can broker a cease-fire, it may define his foreign-policy legacy.
If it collapses, expect intensified fighting and fractured alliances.
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Published: Nov 19, 2025. Last updated: Nov 20, 2025.
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