Trump: Ukraine is losing land. Thursday is an appropriate deadline for Ukraine plan

Pres. Trump is saying:

• Ukraine is losing land
• Russian Pres. Putin does not want to get more land
• Thursday is an appropriate deadline for Ukraine plan

Meanwhile:

• Ukraine, France, Germany, and UK are reportedly working on a counterproposal to US peace plan.

The proposed 28-point peace plan aimed at ending the war in Ukraine was drafted by U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and Russian officials

1. Territorial & Border Settlements

The plan proposes freezing the conflict largely along current front lines, requiring Ukraine to accept the de facto loss of territory:

• Crimea & Donbas: The U.S. would recognize Crimea, Luhansk, and Donetsk as de facto Russian territory.

• Frozen Front Lines: Control over the Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions would be frozen along the current line of contact.

• Demilitarized Zone: A neutral, demilitarized buffer zone would be established in parts of the Donetsk region currently held by Ukraine.

• Troop Withdrawal: Ukrainian forces would be required to withdraw from specific contested areas to establish these zones.

2. NATO and Military Neutrality

A central pillar of the plan is the formal neutralization of Ukraine:

• No NATO Membership: Ukraine would be required to amend its constitution to renounce any future NATO membership.

• NATO Stance: Conversely, NATO would formally agree not to admit Ukraine into the alliance.

• Troop Limitations: The Ukrainian Armed Forces would be capped at 600,000 personnel (a reduction from current wartime levels).

• No Foreign Troops: The plan explicitly bans the stationing of NATO or other foreign troops on Ukrainian soil.

3. Security Guarantees

In exchange for neutrality, Ukraine would receive “reliable security guarantees” from the United States:

• The Guarantee: The U.S. would commit to a decisive response (including renewed sanctions and potential military action) if Russia invades Ukraine again.

• Conditions: These guarantees would be voided if Ukraine were to attack Russian territory or launch unprovoked missile strikes.

• European Air Support: While troops would be banned from Ukraine, European fighter jets would reportedly be stationed in Poland to provide a defensive umbrella.

4. Economic & Reconstruction Measures

The plan includes a massive economic component designed to incentivize both Kyiv and Moscow:

• Reconstruction Fund: A $100 billion fund would be created to finance Ukraine’s reconstruction, funded largely by frozen Russian assets.

• Sanctions Relief: Russia would see Western sanctions lifted in stages and would be reintegrated into the global economy, including a potential invitation to rejoin the G8.

• EU Path: While NATO is off the table, the plan affirms Ukraine’s eligibility for European Union membership and offers expedited access to European markets.

Current Reactions (November 2025)

• Ukraine: President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has publicly stated he is ready to discuss the proposal to end the “suffering,” calling it a U.S. “vision.” However, private reports suggest Ukrainian officials view the terms—specifically the territorial concessions and NATO ban—as “absurd” and near-capitulation.

• Russia: The Kremlin has not publicly endorsed the plan in full, but Russian officials have reportedly expressed optimism, noting that their core security concerns (neutrality and territory) are being addressed.

• Europe: European leaders have reportedly expressed frustration at being sidelined during the drafting of the proposal, with concerns about the security implications for NATO’s eastern flank.

This article was written by Greg Michalowski at investinglive.com.