Ukrainecast What's in the leaked US-Russia peace plan?
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Nov 21, 2025 Ukraine faces intense pressure to consider a controversial leaked peace plan from the US and Russia, posing a tough decision for Zelensky. The origins of the leak reveal unexpected reactions from the White House and Europe, who feel sidelined. Key terms include troop reductions and missile bans, echoing previous Russian demands. There’s concern over vague security guarantees and the looming Thanksgiving deadline imposed by the US. The discussion dives into the potential use of frozen Russian assets for reconstruction and the complexities of maintaining Ukraine's statehood.
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US-Russia Drafted Plan Without Ukraine
- The 28-point plan appears to have been crafted in talks between US envoy Steve Witkoff and Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev.
- Leaks and a mistaken DM from Witkoff imply the US played a central role without strong Ukrainian input.
Terms Favor Moscow's Demands
- The draft demands heavy concessions from Kyiv including halving its military and banning long-range missiles.
- It would recognise Russian control over parts of Donbas and Crimea while limiting Ukraine's sovereignty in practice.
Plan Echoes Kremlin June Memorandum
- Many clauses mirror a Kremlin memorandum from June, including lifting sanctions and allowing elections in occupied areas.
- The US backing would convert Russia's June maximal demands into a Western‑endorsed framework.