Zelensky Praises Amendments to Peace Plan Amid Ongoing Conflict

Wed Nov 26 2025 05:06:32 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has welcomed changes to a proposed peace plan aimed at resolving the war with Russia, following a series of devastating attacks in Kyiv.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed support for an amended 28-point peace plan to end the war with Russia, especially after European allies altered sections that favored Moscow's interests. While acknowledging progress, he stressed the ongoing need for dialogue and negotiation concerning territorial issues. Meanwhile, Kyiv suffered severe missile and drone attacks, prompting concerns over energy infrastructure. The situation reflects the complex dynamics between Ukrainian and Russian interests as discussions continue internationally.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has welcomed proposed changes to the controversial 28-point peace plan for ending the war with Russia.

It appears Ukraine's European allies produced an amended version of the plan after rejecting parts which favoured Russia's war aims.

Now the list of necessary steps to end the war can become doable... Zelensky said on Telegram. Many correct elements have been incorporated into this framework.

Later, in the early hours of Tuesday, Kyiv's mayor Vitali Klitschko reported a wave of Russian missile and drone attacks which hit an apartment building, disrupting electricity and water supplies.

Ukraine's Ministry of Energy also confirmed a massive, combined enemy attack targeting the country's energy infrastructure facilities.

Energy officials will begin assessing the consequences and restoration work as soon as the security situation permits, it said in a statement.

US and Ukrainian officials met in Geneva to discuss the initial plan drafted in October, which raised concerns in Kyiv and its European allies. Russian representatives did not participate in the Geneva meeting, and a Kremlin official dismissed the amendments as completely unconstructive.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt reaffirmed that the Trump administration does not favor Russia in its negotiations, emphasizing equal engagement with both sides to seek an end to the conflict.

After the Geneva talks, President Donald Trump hinted that something good just may be happening regarding peace efforts but advised caution before believing it.

Zelensky classified the amended plan as truly the right approach, revealing that key political issues like territorial concessions would be decided directly by leaders.

The new 19-point framework comes after the original 28-point proposal was scrapped, with a coalition meeting of Ukraine's European allies set to discuss the next steps for a just and lasting peace.

In Moscow, Kremlin foreign policy aide Yuri Ushakov claimed that the proposed European plan lacks constructive elements. He reiterated that the "main problem" remains President Putin's demand for recognition of seized territories.

As discussions unfold, the pressure intensifies on Ukraine, with Trump suggesting a deadline for acceptance of the deal looming.

Since Russia’s full-scale invasion nearly four years ago, the conflict has resulted in countless casualties and a humanitarian crisis, necessitating urgent diplomatic resolutions.