Two US senators have clarified that the latest 28-point peace plan for Russia's war against Ukraine was not developed by the United States. At a security forum in Halifax, they described the draft as essentially Russia's wishlist. The plan has raised concerns among Kyiv and European allies.
Republican Senator Mike Rounds addressed the issue at the security forum in Halifax, Canada, referring to a phone call with US Foreign Minister Marco Rubio. "It is not our recommendation, it is not our peace plan," Rounds stated. Rubio informed the senators that the US had merely received a proposal passed to a US mediator. Rounds described the draft as a suggestion not published by the United States but leaked through media reports.
His colleague, independent Senator Angus King, called the 28-point plan "essentially the Russians' wishlist." He viewed it as a guideline to narrow disputes between Ukraine and Russia, advocating for a peace that respects Ukraine's integrity and sovereignty, does not reward aggression, and provides appropriate security guarantees.
The plan has circulated in US media for days, demanding major concessions from Ukraine while many points benefit Russia. US President Donald Trump initially urged Ukraine to essentially agree by Thursday but later indicated it was not the final offer. This triggered a crisis mode in Kyiv and among European allies. On Sunday, representatives from Germany, France, the United Kingdom, and the EU are set to meet in Geneva with the US and Ukraine to discuss the plan and negotiate out what they see as unacceptable concessions to Russia. The meeting will occur at the advisor level.