🇺🇸 U.S. Rebuts Claims of a ‘Russian Wish List’ Peace Proposal
The United States has strongly denied suggestions that its newly proposed 28-point peace plan for ending the Ukraine war was shaped by Moscow.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio insisted that the document was “authored by the U.S.”, pushing back against claims from several senators who said they had been told the plan resembled a Russian “wish list”.
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Rubio clarified that while both Russia and Ukraine had provided input, the framework originated in Washington.
His remarks came as he traveled to Geneva for urgent talks with Ukrainian and European security officials — part of President Donald Trump’s push for Kyiv to accept the proposal quickly.
🇺🇦 Europe and Ukraine Raise Red Flags Over the Draft Plan
Though the plan has not been officially released, leaked details have triggered alarms among Ukraine’s allies.
According to multiple reports, the proposal includes requirements for Ukraine to:
- Withdraw forces from eastern territories Russia failed to seize militarily
- Reduce the size of its armed forces
- Accept limits on military capabilities
- Freeze the front lines in several occupied regions
European leaders warn these measures could leave Ukraine dangerously exposed.
At the G20 summit in South Africa, a coalition of Western nations — including Canada, Germany, France, Japan, and the UK — issued a joint statement saying the plan would need “significant revisions” to ensure real and lasting security for Ukraine.
French President Emmanuel Macron added that the framework “cannot simply be an American proposal”, stressing that Europe must have a voice in any future agreement.
🪖 Conflicting Accounts Spark Political Tensions in Washington
Confusion intensified on Saturday after Republican Senator Mike Rounds told reporters that Rubio had described the plan as not reflecting U.S. policy.
The State Department swiftly dismissed the claim as “blatantly false”, and Rubio later reaffirmed publicly that the plan came from the U.S. government itself.
U.S. officials emphasized that while Russia had offered feedback, the blueprint was not dictated by Moscow.
Vice President JD Vance also defended the plan, saying critics misunderstood the geopolitical reality and warning against the “fantasy” that increased military aid alone could bring victory.
🌍 Global Reactions: Pressure, Doubts, and Rising Frustration
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky previously cautioned that the proposal could mark “one of the most difficult moments” in the nation’s history.
Russia, meanwhile, has reacted more favorably, with President Vladimir Putin saying the plan could be used as a starting point for negotiation.
In its current form, the draft would require Ukraine to concede full Russian control of:
- Donetsk
- Luhansk
- Crimea (annexed in 2014)
- Portions of Kherson and Zaporizhzhia
In exchange, Ukraine would receive undefined “security guarantees”, while Russia would commit not to threaten neighboring states or oppose further NATO expansion.
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🤝 Kyiv Forms a Negotiating Team as Talks Loom
Zelensky announced that Andriy Yermak, head of the presidential office, will lead Ukraine’s negotiating team for any future peace discussions, including those involving Russia.
He stressed that Ukrainian officials “know how to defend the national interest” and understand what is required to prevent another invasion.