US, Ukraine Revise Trump's Peace Plan to End Russia's War: What's Changed?

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In a bid to halt the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, US and Ukrainian officials have refined a 28-point peace plan proposed by President Donald Trump. The revised framework was discussed in Geneva, with both sides expressing optimism about the talks. The initial proposal, which sparked widespread criticism from Ukrainians, called for the country to cede territory, reduce its military, and stay out of NATO. However, Ukraine and its European allies have countered with a plan that seeks a security guarantee from the US, similar to NATO's Article 5 mutual-defense clause. They also want frozen Russian funds to be used for rebuilding and compensating Ukraine. According to sources, the US plan was unexpectedly created at a meeting in Miami, attended by Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff, his son-in-law Jared Kushner, and a Russian envoy under US sanctions. The proposal would have seen Ukraine withdraw troops from parts of the eastern Donbas region, which would become a neutral buffer zone recognized by the international community. In contrast, Ukraine's counter proposal insists that talks on exchanging territory can only begin once the war stops along the current line of contact. The US would receive payment for its guarantees, and Russian funds would remain frozen unless Moscow agrees to compensate for the damage it has caused. Other sanctions would be lifted in stages, and Russia would be gradually reintegrated into the global economy if it adheres to the agreement. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has hailed the talks as 'tremendous progress,' while Ukraine's head of delegation, Andriy Yermak, described the outcome as 'very good progress.' With a deadline set for November 27, both sides are working to finalize the revised plan, which could potentially bring an end to the conflict in Ukraine.