Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky welcomed a revised peace plan to end the war with Russia. The updated framework reduces the original 28-point proposal to 19 points. He called the new plan “truly the right approach” and said it makes ending the war more achievable.
The revised plan was drafted by European allies after rejecting elements seen as favoring Moscow. Zelensky said it includes many correct elements and plans to discuss sensitive points with US President Donald Trump. Ukrainian officials confirmed that the original 28-point version is no longer being considered.
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US and European officials met in Geneva to review the amended plan. Russian representatives did not attend. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the US treats both sides equally. President Trump described the talks as hopeful, suggesting progress could be coming soon. European allies proposed counter-measures to strengthen Ukraine’s position.
The amended proposals exclude recognition of Russian-held regions, increase Ukraine’s army size, and keep NATO membership open. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirmed a virtual “coalition of the willing” meeting on Tuesday. Moscow criticized the plan, with Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov calling it “completely unconstructive.” Zelensky stressed Russia’s legal demands for occupied territory remain a major obstacle.
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Meanwhile, Kyiv faced new Russian missile and drone attacks on Tuesday. Residential areas and energy infrastructure were hit, causing disruptions in electricity and water supplies. Authorities said restoration work will begin once it is safe. Since the invasion nearly four years ago, thousands of civilians and soldiers have died, and millions have been displaced.