Front Burner Ukraine peace plan,or Russian ‘wish list’?
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Nov 28, 2025 Join Frances Farrell, a keen reporter from The Kyiv Independent, as she delves into the complexities of the leaked U.S. peace proposal concerning Ukraine. She highlights Zelenskyy's stark warning to his people about tough choices ahead. Frances discusses the widespread rejection of territorial concessions and the international backlash against the proposal, termed a Russian ‘wish-list.’ With Putin's battlefield gains complicating negotiations, she explains how internal pressures in Russia and Ukraine influence the ongoing conflict.
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Leaked Plan Seen As Capitulation
- The leaked 28-point U.S. plan looked like a Russian-authored capitulation dressed as compromise.
- Ukrainians saw it as handing over territory, shrinking their military, and abandoning NATO aspirations.
Draft Crafted With Russian Input
- Reporters linked the plan's drafting to U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff working with Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev.
- Farrell argues the draft functionally represented Russian priorities despite being sold as American.
Zelensky's Political Constraint
- Zelensky avoided publicly denouncing the plan because he cannot afford to alienate the U.S. president.
- That political constraint intensified the pressure on Ukraine's leadership.