Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has welcomed proposed amendments to the controversial 28-point peace plan intended to end the war with Russia, calling the revised framework “truly the right approach.”
The updated plan, reportedly reduced to 19 points, was produced by European allies after rejecting elements seen as favoring Moscow.
On Telegram, Zelensky said, “Now the list of necessary steps to end the war can become doable… Many correct elements have been incorporated into this framework.”
He added that he plans to discuss sensitive and politically delicate points with US President Donald Trump, without specifying a timeline. Ukrainian officials confirmed that the original 28-point version leaked on Friday is no longer being considered.
US and European role in negotiations
US and Ukrainian officials met in Geneva over the weekend to review the amended plan. Russian representatives did not attend the talks.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt emphasized that the US is not favoring Russia, stating, “The idea that the United States of America is not engaging with both sides equally… is a complete and total fallacy.”
President Trump described the talks as hopeful, suggesting via social media: “Something good just may be happening. Don't believe it until you see it.”
European allies, including the UK, France, and Germany, reportedly drafted counter-proposals that:
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Exclude recognition of Russian-held regions
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Increase Ukraine’s permitted army size
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Keep the door open for Ukraine joining NATO
A virtual meeting of a “coalition of the willing” is planned for Tuesday, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirmed.
Russian reaction
In Moscow, Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov criticized the amended plan as “completely unconstructive and does not work for us.”
Zelensky highlighted that the “main problem” remains Russian President Vladimir Putin’s demand for legal recognition of occupied territory, including Crimea and parts of Donbas, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia. Russia has insisted on full Ukrainian withdrawal from the eastern Donbas region.
Kyiv faces attacks amid talks
While negotiations continue, Kyiv endured a wave of Russian missile and drone strikes on early Tuesday, targeting residential areas and energy infrastructure.
Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported disruptions to electricity and water supplies, while the Ministry of Energy confirmed a “massive, combined enemy attack.” Officials said assessment and restoration work would begin as soon as the security situation allows.
Since Russia’s full-scale invasion nearly four years ago, tens of thousands of soldiers and civilians have been killed or injured, and millions have been displaced. The conflict continues to devastate communities across Ukraine.
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