
Morning Joe U.S. and Ukraine signal peace plan progress
Nov 24, 2025
David Rode, a senior national security reporter with extensive experience in Ukraine, shares insights on the complex peace negotiations. He delves into the controversial 28-point peace plan, discussing its origins and the implications for Ukraine's future. The conversation highlights the difficult choices facing President Zelensky, including territorial compromises and internal political pressures. Rode emphasizes the importance of security guarantees and intelligence sharing as critical elements in the negotiations, while also addressing Trump’s reactions and the impact on U.S. diplomacy.
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Halifax Reveal That Plan Mirrored Russian Draft
- At the Halifax Security Forum, Senator Mike Rounds announced the 28-point plan and later learned it matched a Russian proposal.
- That revelation exposed translation oddities and raised alarms about the plan's provenance.
Controversial 28-Point Peace Draft Sparks Backlash
- The Trump administration released a 28-point plan that pushed Ukraine to make major concessions including ceding land and capping its military.
- That initial draft sparked bipartisan uproar and uncertainty about whether it originated from U.S. or Russian sources.
Negotiators Moved To Strengthen Security Guarantees
- Negotiators admitted the initial draft lacked credible Ukrainian sovereignty and security guarantees and needed revision.
- Proposed fixes included removing the 600,000 troop cap and adding stronger deterrents like Tomahawk missiles.
