• Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has sought a meeting with former President Donald Trump "as soon as possible" amid shifting U.S. policy.
  • The Trump administration has presented a 28-point peace plan requiring Ukraine to cede territory, cap military size, and pledge never to join NATO.
  • U.S. military and intelligence aid has become contingent on ceasefire negotiations, marking a fundamental shift in American support.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is pushing for an urgent meeting with former President Donald Trump as his administration presents a detailed peace plan that would require significant Ukrainian concessions to Russia, according to people familiar with the matter.

The outreach comes amid escalating pressure from the Trump administration for a ceasefire and evolving U.S. policy on Ukraine's military and economic support. The White House has recently suspended, then briefly resumed, intelligence and military aid to Ukraine, making continued support contingent on progress in ceasefire negotiations—though no ceasefire was ultimately realized after Russia rejected the initial proposal.

Trump administration officials have characterized recent discussions with Ukrainian counterparts as "spirited" but indicated that further U.S. support could hinge on Ukraine's willingness to compromise. The administration has presented a draft 28-point Ukraine-Russia peace plan that would require Ukraine to cede additional territory in the east, cap its military size, and pledge never to join NATO, according to documents reviewed.

"The dynamics have shifted dramatically since the Oval Office meeting in early 2025," said one European diplomat who requested anonymity to discuss sensitive negotiations. "Zelenskyy understands he needs direct access to Trump to navigate these new realities."

The proposed plan would provide NATO-like security guarantees but at the cost of severe sovereignty limitations for Ukraine. It also requires Ukraine to settle outstanding security concerns with Russia and NATO through U.S. mediation. Ukrainian officials, including Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, have reinforced Ukraine's refusal to accept any peace plan without robust security guarantees.

In parallel developments, the U.K. has extended Ukraine a £2.26 billion loan to be repaid using frozen Russian assets, signaling continued European support despite the shifting American position. Russian officials and state commentators have viewed Trump's approach as beneficial to Russian interests, potentially weakening Ukraine's negotiating position.

Multiple attempts to reach representatives from both administrations for comment were not immediately returned. The situation reflects not only a pivotal moment in Ukraine's diplomacy but also broader questions about the durability of U.S. security commitments and the dynamics of great power competition in Europe.