Ukrainian official refutes media claims of “agreeing” to US proposal

Secretary of Ukraine’s National Security and Defence Council (NSDC) Rustem Umerov has categorically denied reports suggesting that Ukraine approved or altered any points in the US “peace plan,” emphasizing that such claims do not reflect reality.

Speaking on Facebook, Umerov clarified, “During my trip to the United States, my task was technical in nature – organizing meetings and preparing for dialogue. I did not provide any assessments or, even less so, approvals of any points. This is not within my authority and does not comply with procedure.”

The remarks come after media outlets claimed that Umerov had modified one of the 28 points of the peace plan. The original text reportedly called for an audit of all international aid received by Ukraine to identify potential corruption. According to the reports, this requirement was later removed, with a statement indicating that all parties would receive “full amnesty for their actions during the war.” Umerov firmly rejected these reports.

He added, “Media reports about alleged ‘agreements’ or ‘deletions of points’ have nothing to do with reality. These are examples of unverified information that arose outside the context of consultations. We are carefully considering our partners' proposals within the framework of Ukraine's unchanging principles – sovereignty, human security, and a just peace.”

Trump has reportedly approved a 28-point plan to end the war between Russia and Ukraine. The plan was developed with the participation of his special envoy Keith Kellogg, Vice President J.D. Vance, Marco Rubio, and others.

According to some reports, the plan includes security guarantees for Ukraine that could ensure lasting peace. However, the conditions allegedly include surrender the entire Donbas region, including those territories currently controlled by Kyiv; reduction in the size of Ukraine's armed forces; reduction in US military aid; recognition of Russian as an official language and support for the Russian Orthodox Church in Ukraine.

Former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said that under Trump, Ukraine could receive significant military aid and support for joining the EU and NATO. Pompeo also spoke of "real sanctions" against Russia if it did not agree to the terms of the plan.

On the evening of November 20, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that the US had presented its proposals for ending the war.

By Vafa Guliyeva