NATO secretary general says 28-point peace plan encouraged US-Ukraine dialogue

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has weighed in on ongoing efforts to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine, emphasising the role of the recently proposed 28-point peace plan as a framework for dialogue between Kyiv and Washington.

Rutte told Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty that while some elements of the plan require careful consideration, the meeting in Geneva on November 23 demonstrated that it helped bring the Ukrainian and US teams closer together, Caliber.Az reports. 

He described the session as very successful and said the plan’s primary purpose—encouraging genuine dialogue between the two sides—was fulfilled. He declined to comment on the specifics of each line in the plan.

Regarding concerns from some NATO allies over potential reductions in Ukrainian troops and the relinquishment of territory, Rutte noted that negotiations are still ongoing and that he could not provide detailed analysis of the discussions. He emphasised that the ultimate goal, consistent with US President Donald Trump’s stated objectives, is to ensure a sovereign and strong Ukraine that cannot be attacked by Russia in the future.

A reminder that media reports have emerged stating that the United States and Ukraine have developed a revised 19-point agreement, with the most sensitive issues reserved for direct decisions by the two presidents. 

Ukrainian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergiy Kyslytsya said the document is closely guarded and that negotiations nearly collapsed due to the risk of information leaks.

By Sabina Mammadli