Ukrainecast Q&A: How credible is the US peace plan?
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Nov 27, 2025 
Joining the discussion are Steve Rosenberg, a seasoned BBC Russia editor, Lyse Doucet, the BBC's Chief International Correspondent, and Sarah Rainsford, a Southern and Eastern Europe correspondent. They dive into the implications of a leaked US peace plan for Ukraine, exploring its contradictions and diplomatic fallout. The conversation unpacks potential territorial concessions, NATO's role, and the Kremlin's resistance. The panel also weighs the prospects for Europe's involvement while grappling with Russia's economic challenges and its unwavering confidence in continuing the fight.
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Leaked Plan Created Momentum, Not Agreement
- The leaked US peace plan shifted frantic diplomacy but left core gaps unresolved.
- Momentum exists on paper yet deep disagreements on territory, justice and guarantees remain.
Geneva Talks Revealed Deep Confusion
- Geneva talks exposed confusion over whether the plan favored Russia or the US.
- Participants left feeling back at square one with few guarantees of a sustainable deal.
Initial Drafts Favoured Moscow
- Early drafts seemed heavily weighted towards Moscow, raising fears of rewarding aggression.
- Ukrainians and Europeans pushed back, forcing the proposal's scope to shrink numerically.
