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Ukraine's New Peace Plan Clashes with US-Russia Framework, Says Moscow

A Russian diplomat claims Ukraine's proposed peace plan differs significantly from the framework being discussed by Moscow and Washington. Ukrainian President Zelensky has suggested putting a 20-point peace plan to a referendum if Russia agrees to a ceasefire. Meanwhile, U.S. President Trump has positioned himself as the final approver of any potential agreement ahead of a meeting with Zelensky. The Russian side criticizes setting deadlines for negotiations, arguing it hinders the peace process.

Key Points: Ukraine Peace Plan Differs from US-Russia Talks, Says Russian Official

  • Ukraine proposes 20-point peace plan for referendum
  • Russia criticizes deadlines as hindering talks
  • Trump positions himself as final arbiter for any agreement
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Russian diplomat says Ukraine proposed radically different peace plan

Russian diplomat says Ukraine's proposed peace plan differs from US-Russia framework, as Zelensky offers referendum and Trump asserts approval power over any deal.

"I believe Dec. 25, 2025, will remain in our memory as a milestone when we truly approached a solution. – Sergei Ryabkov"

Moscow, Dec 27

The potential crisis resolution plan that Kyiv is reportedly proposing differs significantly from the one that Moscow and Washington are working on, a Russian official said.

The settlement was approaching, but the negotiation process is being hindered by the setting of deadlines and attempts to torpedo it, said Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov on the "60 Minutes" programme.

"I believe Dec. 25, 2025, will remain in our memory as a milestone when we truly approached a solution, but whether we can make the final push and reach an agreement depends on the political will of the other side," the Russian diplomat noted.

Commenting on remarks by US Permanent Representative to NATO Matthew Whitaker about ending the conflict within 90 days, Ryabkov said setting specific deadlines does not contribute to a peaceful settlement.

A breakthrough in the negotiations must be achieved "under conditions where Kyiv and its sponsors, particularly within the European Union, who are not focused on reaching an agreement, have redoubled their efforts to torpedo it," he said.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Friday that he is willing to bring a peace plan to end the Ukraine crisis for a referendum if Russia agrees to a ceasefire of at least 60 days, according to US media outlet Axios.

In a phone interview with Axios on Friday, Zelensky said he would still like to negotiate a better position on territory. But if the plan demands "a very difficult" decision on that issue, he believes the best path forward will be to put the entire 20-point plan to a referendum, Xinhua news agency reported.

Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump is set to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Florida on Sunday, as Kyiv presses ahead with a new 20-point peace plan aimed at ending Russia's nearly four-year war in Ukraine.

The White House on Friday (local time) announced that Trump would meet Zelensky at Palm Beach, Florida, on Sunday, December 28.

Ahead of the meeting, Trump cast himself as the final arbiter of any potential agreement between Ukraine and Russia, striking a guarded note on Zelensky's latest proposal.

"He doesn't have anything until I approve it," Trump told POLITICO in an interview.

"So we'll see what he's got."

- IANS

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Priya S
The world is watching. It's concerning that the US President is positioning himself as the "final arbiter." This is a conflict between Ukraine and Russia. External powers should facilitate, not dictate, the terms of peace. 🇮🇳
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Rohit P
Zelensky talking about a referendum is interesting. Letting the people decide on a peace plan is a democratic move, but very risky given the emotions involved. The 60-day ceasefire condition seems like a good first step to build trust.
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Sarah B
From an Indian perspective, we know the cost of prolonged conflict. The Russian diplomat has a point about deadlines hindering the process. Real negotiations can't work on a 90-day clock. It feels more like political posturing than sincere peacemaking.
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Vikram M
The article mentions "Kyiv and its sponsors" trying to torpedo talks. It's clear there are too many cooks in the kitchen. Ukraine's sovereignty is paramount, but for peace, the primary dialogue must be between the two warring nations. Others should support, not complicate.
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Michael C
Respectfully, I have to criticize the framing here. The article heavily quotes the Russian position. What exactly is the "radically different" plan from Ukraine? We need more balance to understand both sides. Hope the meeting in Florida yields something concrete.

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