The Daily The Ukrainian Peace Plan Written by ... Russia?
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Nov 26, 2025 
In this fascinating discussion, Kim Barker, a New York Times reporter on the Ukraine war, shares the intense Ukrainian backlash against a controversial peace plan perceived as pro-Russian. She highlights the deep sense of capitulation felt by Ukrainians and connects it to ongoing corruption scandals affecting President Zelensky's leadership. David E. Sanger analyzes the plan's Kremlin-like origins and the internal U.S. divisions that influenced its creation. Together, they explore the diplomatic complexities and the urgent need for a viable solution amid a turbulent backdrop.
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Leaked Plan Mirrored Kremlin Demands
- The leaked U.S. peace plan initially appeared to mirror Kremlin demands and provoked global outcry.
- That reaction forced American officials to backtrack, revise, and rethink their approach quickly.
Public Outcry: 'Capitulation'
- Ukrainians reacted to the leaked 28-point plan with feelings of capitulation and disgust.
- Many viewed it as giving up what they'd been fighting for after heavy losses and attacks.
Operation Midas 'Mini-Series' Release
- Ukraine's anti-corruption agencies released a serialized set of videos detailing Operation Midas.
- The footage included wiretaps and dramatic production that gripped Ukrainians and revealed alleged embezzlement.