Bulwark Takes Confusion Erupts Over Leaked Peace Plan
Nov 23, 2025
Erin Banco, a national security reporter for Reuters, shares insights on a clandestine Miami meeting involving key figures like Jared Kushner and Russian negotiator Kirill Dmitriev. The discussion revolves around a controversial 28-point peace plan that appears to favor Russian interests. Erin highlights the U.S. government's confusion and mixed reactions to the plan, particularly concerning territorial concessions and NATO exclusion. She also examines potential implications for Ukraine and the dynamics of U.S.-Russia relations.
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Miami Meeting Produced The Plan
- Erin Banco recounts a late-October Miami meeting with Jared Kushner, Steve Witkoff, and Kirill Dmitriev that produced a 28-point plan.
- Dmitriev has long drafted proposals and used personal ties to push Russia-friendly ideas into Trump circles.
Plan Mirrors Longstanding Russian Demands
- The 28-point text mirrors long-standing Russian demands like territorial concessions and a NATO ban for Ukraine.
- That alignment makes observers view the plan as heavily tilted toward Russian outcomes.
High Stakes For Ukraine
- The plan would force major concessions from Ukraine, like capping its military and ceding eastern territory.
- Those are significant strategic wins for Russia and steep trade-offs for Kyiv.