Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has praised the newly revised version of a proposed peace plan aimed at ending the war with Russia. The original 28-point plan, which drew criticism for appearing too favorable to Moscow, has now been narrowed down to 19 points after input from key European partners. Zelensky called the updated approach realistic and workable, saying it includes many important corrections.
He also said he plans to talk with US President Donald Trump about the more sensitive points of the proposal, though he did not mention any specific date. Ukrainian officials confirmed that the earlier draft, which leaked last week, is no longer under consideration.
US and European officials met with Ukrainian representatives in Geneva to review the new plan. Russia did not attend the meeting. The White House insisted that the United States is maintaining a balanced role and is not leaning toward Moscow. President Trump also expressed cautious optimism, saying that progress may be possible but should not be assumed until results are visible.
Several European allies, such as the UK, France, and Germany, helped reshape the proposal. Their contributions include removing demands that would recognize Russian-held territories, supporting a larger Ukrainian military, and keeping the possibility of Ukraine joining NATO open. A virtual meeting of supportive countries is scheduled for Tuesday, according to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Russia reacted negatively to the changes. Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said the amended plan does not work for Russia and dismissed it as unhelpful. Zelensky stressed that the core challenge remains President Vladimir Putin’s insistence that Russia’s occupied territories be legally recognized, including Crimea and several eastern and southern regions. Moscow also continues to demand a complete withdrawal of Ukrainian forces from parts of Donbas.
Even as diplomatic talks move forward, Ukraine continues to face heavy attacks. Kyiv was hit by Russian missiles and drones early Tuesday, damaging homes and critical energy facilities. The city’s mayor, Vitali Klitschko, said electricity and water services were disrupted. The Ministry of Energy described the strike as a major combined attack and said repair efforts will begin once conditions are safe.
Nearly four years into the full-scale invasion, the war has caused massive loss of life, widespread destruction, and the displacement of millions. Despite ongoing discussions, the conflict continues to take a severe toll on communities across Ukraine.
