Last week, Ukraine received two draft documents from the United States — a 28-point peace plan and an additional framework agreement on security guarantees. The details are reported by RBC-Ukraine. On 19 November, an American delegation arrived in Kyiv, led by US Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll, who, according to The Guardian, was appointed by Donald Trump as his special representative for advancing the plan.
Over three days, US negotiators held meetings with Ukraine’s political and military leadership as well as European diplomats. According to RBC-Ukraine’s sources, the delegation initially delivered an ultimatum: if Ukraine did not approve the plan by 27 November, the US could halt arms deliveries and intelligence support. Later, the rhetoric softened.
The first document — a comprehensive 28-point plan previously published by Axios — covers various aspects of a potential Ukrainian-Russian settlement, from territorial issues to conditions for Russia’s reintegration into the global economy. This plan became the basis of the 23 November talks in Geneva and has likely already been adjusted.
The second document — a “Framework Agreement on Security Guarantees for Ukraine” — is modelled on the principles of NATO’s Article 5. According to RBC-Ukraine, it contains three key provisions:
- in the event of a renewed Russian attack, the US president may deploy armed forces, intelligence and logistical support, and apply diplomatic or economic measures deemed necessary;
- NATO members, together with France, the UK, Germany, Poland and Finland, would act in coordination with the United States;
- the framework would remain valid for ten years, with the option of extension.
Like the 28-point plan, the security guarantees framework is not final and is expected to undergo further revision.
On 23 November in Geneva, Ukraine, the US and European partners held consultations on both documents. Following the meeting, Kyiv and Washington prepared an updated framework and agreed to continue intensive work on joint proposals in the coming days.