Trump Administration Unveils 28-Point Plan for Ukraine Peace, But Kyiv Remains Skeptical

US Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll formally presented a 28-point plan to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday in Kyiv, outlining a proposal to end the war in Ukraine. The plan, which was presented by the Trump administration, has been met with skepticism by Ukrainian officials and international observers, who see it as a demand for Ukraine's surrender. According to sources, the plan calls for Ukraine to cede control of several key territories to Russian-backed separatists, effectively ending Ukraine's sovereignty over those areas. Ukrainian officials have expressed concern that the plan would undermine their country's territorial integrity and compromise its national security. "We cannot accept any plan that would compromise our sovereignty or our territorial integrity," said a spokesperson for the Ukrainian government. "We will continue to defend our country and our people, and we will not be swayed by any attempts to pressure us into surrender." The plan has been criticized by international observers, who see it as a shift in the Trump administration's position on the war in Ukraine. "This plan is a clear departure from the administration's previous stance on Ukraine, which was to support the country's sovereignty and territorial integrity," said a spokesperson for the European Union. "We are concerned that this plan would undermine the efforts of the international community to support Ukraine and bring an end to the conflict." The Trump administration has been accused of being inconsistent in its position on the war in Ukraine, with some officials advocating for a more hawkish approach and others pushing for a more conciliatory stance. The 28-point plan is seen as a reflection of this inconsistency, with some observers viewing it as a attempt to appease Russia rather than a genuine effort to bring an end to the conflict. The plan has been met with skepticism by Ukrainian officials, who see it as a demand for their country's surrender. "We will not be pressured into surrendering our sovereignty or our territorial integrity," said a spokesperson for the Ukrainian government. "We will continue to defend our country and our people, and we will not be swayed by any attempts to undermine our national security." The current status of the plan is unclear, with Ukrainian officials indicating that they will not be accepting the proposal as presented. The international community is watching the situation closely, with many observers expressing concern that the plan would undermine the efforts of the international community to support Ukraine and bring an end to the conflict.