New Trump Push to End Russia's Ukraine War Blindsides Allies: Live Updates
European allies of the U.S. were left in the dark about the details of President Donald Trump’s fresh push for peace in Ukraine, as a new 28-point plan to end Russia’s war begins to emerge in media reports-including major territorial concessions from Kyiv to Moscow. Trump has struggled for months with the complex diplomacy to end the brutal war. Can he do it before the new year?
What To Know
- Trump envoy Steve Witkoff is spearheading efforts to pull together the latest Ukraine peace plan.
- According to Axios, the 28-point plan includes Ukraine ceding swathes of Donbas to Russia.
- The plan under discussion also reportedly includes cuts to the size of Ukraine’s military.
- Witkoff met with the Ukrainian defense minister Rustem Umerov in Miami about the plan.
- European allies not involved in the talks so far; EU’s Kallas waiting to hear news on Russian concessions.
- German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul: "We have not been briefed on this.”
- Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev said Moscow feels its position is being heard by Trump officials.
- Secretary of State Rubio: “Durable peace will require both sides to agree to difficult but necessary concessions.”
- Ukraine war rages on regardless, with more Russian strikes overnight.
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This story was originally published November 20, 2025 at 3:48 AM.