• The Trump administration has presented Ukraine with a comprehensive peace framework that includes territorial concessions and military reductions, according to two people familiar with the matter.
  • Army Secretary Daniel P. Driscoll led a high-level military delegation to Kyiv this week to discuss the proposals with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and senior officials.
  • The 28-point plan, inspired by President Trump's approach to brokering the Gaza deal, signals Washington's intensified diplomatic push to end the conflict.

Army Secretary Daniel P. Driscoll arrived in Kyiv on November 19 with a stark message for Ukrainian leadership: the United States expects Ukraine to accept a framework for ending the war that would require significant concessions, including ceding territory and accepting limits on its military capabilities.

The high-level military delegation, which includes Gen. Randy George and Gen. Chris Donahue, comes with a 28-point peace plan that the U.S. has signaled Ukraine must accept, according to people familiar with the discussions. The framework represents the most detailed American proposal to date for resolving the conflict and follows earlier diplomatic talks in Jeddah where Ukrainian officials showed willingness to consider interim ceasefire arrangements.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth authorized what administration officials describe as a crucial diplomatic mission, selecting Driscoll for the role after discussions between President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance. The decision to deploy military officials rather than traditional diplomats appears strategically designed to appeal to Russian interests while addressing security concerns directly with Ukrainian military leadership.

Ukrainian officials have received what one source described as "unmistakable signals" about proposals that Washington has already discussed with Russia. The framework's provisions would require Ukraine to make painful compromises, though specific territorial boundaries under discussion remain unclear. Beyond territorial adjustments, the plan addresses weapons reductions and the future size of Ukraine's armed forces.

Prior to traveling to Ukraine, Driscoll held consultations with Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Steve Witkoff, the administration's envoy who has been working on peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia. The delegation also plans to meet with Ukrainian military and business officials to discuss Ukraine's drone and weapons development programs, indicating continued U.S. interest in the country's defensive capabilities even amid peace talks.

It remains uncertain whether the American delegation will eventually meet with Russian officials, or if Driscoll's team is bringing entirely new proposals to restart formal negotiations that have been stalled for months. The Ukrainian government has not yet issued an official response to the latest American proposals.

Correction: An earlier version of this article misstated the timing of the Jeddah talks. They occurred on March 11, 2025.