In late November, a Ukrainian delegation led by Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umerov met with American representatives in Miami to discuss a potential peace plan [pierwsza propozycja administracji Donalda Trumpa, niesławny 28-punktowy plan, spotkał się ze sprzeciwem właściwie ze wszystkich stron, choć z różnych powodów].
Both of Donald Trump's envoys talked to Putin, his adviser Yuri Ushakov and his emissary Kirill Dmitriev through translators, without reaching a specific compromise. Mio to Dmitriev described the negotiations as “productive”, adding a dove emoji on social media.
During the meeting, territorial issues were discussed, such as Russian control over the entire Donbas, Crimea, Zaporozhye and Kherson, as well as guarantees that Ukraine will not join NATO and restrictions on the Ukrainian army, Reuters reports.
Putin emphasized that the talks concern preliminary proposals for future agreements, expressing readiness to negotiate, but warning that in the absence of an agreement, Russian forces will continue the offensive.
Detailed information has not been made public. Putin extended greetings to Trump, emphasizing the need for serious talks. According to CNBC, Witkoff was then spotted at the US Embassy in Moscow.
However, it is known that there are issues on which Putin does not want to budge. “There are three pillars on which we will not compromise. The first is the territory of Donbas. The second is limiting the size of Ukraine's armed forces. The third is the recognition of the territory by America and Europe,” said a Russian official quoted by CNBC.
Nevertheless Russia would be willing to show “flexibility” on secondary issues such as Russian assets frozen in Europe at the beginning of the war. Kiev and its allies want to use them to rebuild Ukraine and repair the damage caused by over three years of war.
Russian President Vladimir Putin (third from right), US presidential envoy Steve Witkoff (second from left) and Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner (third from left) during negotiations at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, December 2, 2025.PAP/EPA/ALEXANDER KAZAKOV / SPUTNIK / KREMLIN POOL / PAP
Volodymyr Zelensky's reaction
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky previously said he wanted to personally discuss sensitive aspects of the peace plan with US President Donald Trump. According to Zelensky, particularly sensitive issues concern territories, frozen Russian assets and security guarantees.
At the same time, the chairman of the Ukrainian parliament, Ruslan Stefanchuk, emphasized that Ukraine will not accept recognition of Russia's occupation of its territories, will not allow veto power over its alliance choices, and will not accept limits on the size of its armed forces.
Zelensky said that he expects signals from Washington after the talks in Russia, which will determine the next steps and the level of future meetings with the American side. According to reports by Kiyv Post reporter from Washington, Alex Raufoglu, the Ukrainian president was scheduled to meet with Kushner and Witkoff in Brussels the day after their visit to Moscow, but it was abruptly canceled and Zelensky returned to Kiev.
The main points of Donald Trump's peace plan
The peace plan proposed by Trump for Ukraine consists of 28 points that require Ukraine to give up territories controlled by Russia, resign from joining NATO and limit the size of its army to 600,000. soldiers.
Key points regarding territory and security:
- Confirmation of Ukraine's sovereignty, but with de facto recognition of Russian annexations and division of control over the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant under the supervision of the IAEA.
- Non-aggression agreement between Russia, Ukraine and Europe; Russia is not attacking its neighbors, NATO is not expanding, there are no NATO troops in Ukraine.
- Russia-NATO Security Dialogue, US-Russia Working Group on the Verification and Extension of Arms Control Treaties.
Economic and humanitarian aspects:
- Using frozen Russian assets to rebuild Ukraine, lifting sanctions against Russia and re-incorporating it into the G8 group.
- An all-for-all prisoner exchange, the return of civilians and children, family reunification, and a general amnesty for participants.
- Economic restrictions, such as Ukraine's access to the Dnieper for trade purposes and elections in Ukraine within 100 days of the agreement.
The plan is to be monitored by the Trump-led Peace Council and was revised after the Geneva talks, but has still not resulted in a compromise.
