On November 21, U.S. President Donald Trump set a firm deadline of November 27 for Ukraine to accept a 28-point peace plan aimed at ending the Russia-Ukraine conflict. In an interview with Fox News Radio, Trump warned that delays could risk Ukraine losing more territory and urged Kyiv to make a rapid decision.
The proposed plan covers military, territorial, and security guarantees, inviting Ukraine and Russia to negotiate face-to-face. Trump suggested the deadline might be extended if progress is made, but emphasized “Thursday is it – we think an appropriate time.”
Just hours after Trump’s announcement, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy took to X to confirm that Kyiv would “work together with the U.S. and Europe at the level of national security advisors to make the path to peace truly doable.” In a televised address, he warned Ukrainians of “a very difficult choice: either the loss of dignity, or the risk of losing a key partner. Either the difficult 28 points, or an extremely difficult winter.”
Zelenskyy plans to propose amendments and negotiate terms that safeguard Ukraine’s core interests. “We will present arguments, persuade and offer alternatives, but will not give the enemy any reason to claim that Ukraine does not want peace,” he said, signaling a readiness to engage without appearing weak.
On the other side, Russian President Vladimir Putin told reporters that Moscow has received the U.S. plan through existing channels and is prepared for “a substantive discussion of all the details of the proposed plan.” Putin said this could lay the groundwork for a final peace settlement, although no detailed talks have taken place yet.
With just days remaining until the deadline, diplomats in Washington, Brussels, and Kyiv are bracing for intense negotiations. The coming week is set to be a critical turning point: Kyiv must balance strategic concessions against the urgency of stopping further losses, while Russia eyes its own advantages at the bargaining table.
As global eyes turn to these high-stakes discussions, young leaders, business innovators, and activists worldwide will be watching closely. The outcome could reshape security in Europe, influence energy markets, and set a new precedent for conflict resolution in the digital age.
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Trump pushes Ukraine to accept peace plan before November 27 deadline
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