Ukraine has signaled acceptance of the core terms of a US-brokered peace proposal aimed at ending its war with Russia, according to US officials, though Ukrainian leaders say significant work remains. President Donald Trump has touted “tremendous progress” in negotiations and says he will not meet with Volodymyr Zelensky or Vladimir Putin until a deal to end the war is final or in its final stages.
On Tuesday, November 25, 2025, ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday in the United States, President Donald Trump publicly highlighted what he described as major progress in efforts to end Russia’s war in Ukraine.
In a Truth Social statement reported by The Daily Wire, Trump said that over the past week his team had made “tremendous progress” toward ending the conflict and that “last month 25,000 soldiers died.” He said the administration’s original 28-point peace plan — drafted by the United States — had been “fine-tuned, with additional input from both sides,” leaving what he called “only a few remaining points of disagreement.” (dailywire.com)
Trump added that he would be briefed on the talks by Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, according to The Daily Wire’s account of his statement. (dailywire.com)
Status of Ukraine’s Position
The article’s central claim that “Ukraine has agreed to a US-brokered 28-point peace plan” overstates the public record.
The Daily Wire reports that, according to a US official, “Ukraine has agreed to the terms of a potential peace deal, negotiated by President Donald Trump’s White House, that could end the years-long war with Russia,” and quotes US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll as telling ABC News: “The Ukrainians have agreed to the peace deal. There are some minor details to be sorted out but they have agreed to a peace deal.” (dailywire.com)
CNN’s live coverage of the talks similarly cites a US official saying that “Ukraine has agreed to a deal to end the war with Russia with only ‘minor details’ outstanding,” while noting that this American characterization “appeared to go further than the public position of Ukrainian officials.” (amp.cnn.com)
Ukrainian officials have struck a more cautious tone. CNN reports that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is “indicating” he could accept “the majority” of the US-backed proposal, according to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and that Ukraine’s national security secretary Rustem Umerov wrote on X that delegations had “reached a common understanding on the core terms of the agreement” discussed in earlier talks, while emphasizing that more steps were needed. (amp.cnn.com)
Given this divergence, it is accurate to say that US officials claim Ukraine has agreed to the core elements of a peace deal, while Ukrainian leaders publicly describe the proposal as largely acceptable but still requiring further work.
US Officials and the Negotiating Team
In his Truth Social post, quoted in multiple outlets including The Daily Wire and other conservative and international media, Trump said he had directed his special envoy Steve Witkoff to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow and, “at the same time,” ordered US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll to meet with the Ukrainians. He said he would be briefed by Vance, Rubio, Hegseth and Wiles on the progress of the talks. (dailywire.com)
CNN and other outlets report that Driscoll has been involved in discussions with Russian representatives and is expected to travel to Kyiv or meet Ukrainians as part of the effort to finalize a deal, while Ukrainian and US delegations continue discussions in Abu Dhabi and other locations. (amp.cnn.com)
According to The Daily Wire, a spokesman for Driscoll, Lt. Col. Jeff Tolbert, said that “late Monday and throughout Tuesday, Secretary Driscoll and team have been in discussions with the Russian delegation to achieve a lasting peace in Ukraine,” adding, “The talks are going well and we remain optimistic.” (dailywire.com)
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, in a post on X cited by The Daily Wire and other reports, said that “over the past week, the United States has made tremendous progress towards a peace deal by bringing both Ukraine and Russia to the table” and that “there are a few delicate, but not insurmountable, details that must be sorted out and will require further talks between Ukraine, Russia, and the United States.” (dailywire.com)
Rubio’s and Other Officials’ Assessments
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has described recent days of talks as among the most productive so far. The Daily Wire quotes Rubio telling reporters on Sunday that there were “a couple issues that we need to continue to work on,” but that it was “probably the most productive day we have had on this issue, maybe in the entirety of our engagement,” and that remaining items “are not insurmountable,” while noting that Trump is “quite pleased” with the progress. (dailywire.com)
Those remarks align with broader reporting that US and allied officials see the negotiations as having entered a more serious phase, while acknowledging that key questions remain unresolved.
Trump’s Public Comments and Meeting Conditions
Trump has repeatedly expressed guarded optimism about the talks. In a Monday Truth Social post cited by The Daily Wire, he wrote: “Is it really possible that big progress is being made in Peace Talks between Russia and Ukraine??? Don’t believe it until you see it, but something good just may be happening,” and concluded with, “GOD BLESS AMERICA!” (dailywire.com)
In another statement reported by The Daily Wire and international outlets, Trump said he “look[ed] forward to hopefully meeting with President Zelenskyy and President Putin soon, but ONLY when the deal to end this War is FINAL or, in its final stages.” He emphasized that he would not hold summits with either leader until negotiators had largely completed the agreement. (dailywire.com)
Scope and Content of the Peace Plan
Trump and his aides have referenced an “original 28-Point Peace Plan” drafted by the United States, which they say has been refined with input from both Russia and Ukraine. That description appears in Trump’s own Truth Social post as quoted by The Daily Wire and in other summaries of his comments. (dailywire.com)
However, the specific terms of the plan remain largely undisclosed in the outlets reviewed. While Slate’s commentary podcast and various analysts have argued that the framework appears favorable to Russian interests — for example, by reportedly addressing issues such as occupied territories, security guarantees, and Ukraine’s long-term alignment — the available reporting does not provide a detailed, confirmed list of provisions.
The original article’s assertion that the plan “involves Ukraine ceding territory, forgoing NATO membership, and reducing its military” goes beyond what is explicitly reported in the cited Daily Wire pieces and mainstream news coverage of the current negotiating draft. Some of these conditions are consistent with Russia’s longstanding demands, as summarized by policy and analysis outlets, but their precise inclusion and form in the current US-brokered text have not been publicly verified. (globalpostheadline.com)
Accordingly, those elements are best described as areas widely reported to be at the center of negotiations and of particular concern to Moscow and Kyiv, rather than as confirmed, final components of an agreed deal.
Casualty Figures and Context
Trump’s claim that “last month 25,000 soldiers died” appears verbatim in his Truth Social post as quoted by The Daily Wire and other outlets. It is presented as his assertion, not as a figure independently verified by US or international monitors. Major independent organizations and governments have generally not confirmed precise monthly casualty totals for either side, given the difficulty of reliable counting in an ongoing war. (dailywire.com)
For that reason, the 25,000 figure is accurately described as Trump’s estimate or claim, rather than an established fact.
Outstanding Questions and Next Steps
Talks have involved US, Russian and Ukrainian representatives meeting in locations including Abu Dhabi and Geneva, according to CNN, The Daily Wire and other outlets. Driscoll’s team has engaged directly with Russian officials, while Ukrainian negotiators have been in contact with the US side from the United Arab Emirates and other venues. (dailywire.com)
Despite the more optimistic framing from Trump and some US officials, both Ukrainian officials and several European leaders have cautioned that important issues remain unresolved — including territorial questions and long-term security guarantees for Kyiv — and that Russia’s willingness to accept a revised, more Ukraine-friendly proposal is uncertain. (amp.cnn.com)
As of Tuesday, there were no confirmed dates for a three-way summit between Trump, Zelensky and Putin. Trump has said he hopes to meet both leaders once the peace deal is finalized or very close to completion, while Ukrainian officials have signaled their interest in an in-person meeting to complete any final steps.
