Russia says parts of US Ukraine peace plan acceptable but more analysis needed

Russia sees some elements of the US peace plan for Ukraine as acceptable, but believes the proposal requires extensive expert review, Russian Presidential Aide Yuri Ushakov said on November 26.

Ushakov noted that Moscow had not yet held discussions with other parties regarding the document, saying it still needed “serious analysis and serious discussion," Caliber.Az reports via TASS.

He said that while certain provisions could be viewed positively, many others would require detailed consideration by specialists.

Washington initially put forward a 28-point roadmap for settling the war in Ukraine. The proposal drew dissatisfaction from Kyiv and several European partners, who sought substantial modifications.

US and Ukrainian delegations met in Geneva on November 23 to negotiate the plan, and reached consensus on most of the US proposals. However, several key issues were left unresolved and are expected to be addressed at a future meeting between President Volodymyr Zelensky and US President Donald Trump. Trump later said that the plan now contains 22 points, while some media outlets reported that it is now 19 points. 

Russian officials, however, say they have not been informed of any changes. Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that Moscow possesses only the 28-point version and has not seen alternative drafts. He said Russia expects the United States to share the results of its consultations with Ukraine and the European Union once they are complete.

By Sabina Mammadli