The United States is reportedly working on a new 28-point peace proposal aimed at ending the war in Ukraine.
The plan is said to draw an inspiration from former President Donald Trump’s earlier 20-point Gaza peace framework. According to a detailed report by Axios, both US and Russian officials confirmed that the initiative is being developed discreetly and has involved several rounds of discussions with senior representatives from Moscow.
A Secretive Diplomatic Push
As per diplomatic sources, as conveyed to Axios that President Donald Trump and his administration have been working “in secrecy” with the Russian government to shape a comprehensive peace outline. The wide-ranging proposal reportedly focuses on four major themes: securing peace in Ukraine, offering security guarantees, strengthening security architecture in Europe, and defining the future of US relations with both Russia and Ukraine.
Despite the broad structure, major questions remain unanswered—especially regarding Russia’s control of territories in eastern Ukraine. How the plan intends to address these highly sensitive issues has not yet been disclosed.
Key Role of US Envoy Steve Witkoff
The drafting process is being led by Steve Witkoff, the United States’ special envoy for Peace Missions. A US official said Witkoff has held extensive discussions with Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev, who also confirmed spending three full days with Witkoff and Trump administration officials during a visit to Miami earlier, from October 24 – 26.
Dmitriev told Axios that for the first time, Russia feels its concerns are being taken seriously. He said the proposal aims not only to resolve the Ukraine conflict but also to rebuild US–Russia relations and address Moscow’s long-standing security concerns. “It’s a much broader framework, looking at how to finally bring lasting security to Europe—not just Ukraine,” he said.
Engagement With Ukraine
Ukrainian officials have also been informed about the ongoing work. Witkoff was initially expected to meet President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Turkey but postponed the trip. However, he met with Zelenskyy’s national security adviser, Rustem Umerov, earlier this week in Miami. A Ukrainian official acknowledged that Kyiv is aware the US “is working on something,” suggesting a cautious openness to learning more about the proposal.
Europe Being Briefed
The US has begun briefing European allies on the draft plan as well. A US official noted that Washington believes there is a ‘real chance’ of gaining support from both Kyiv and European governments. The plan, they said, is designed to be flexible and will likely be adjusted based on feedback from all parties involved.
“We think the timing is right for this plan,” the official added. “But both sides need to be practical and realistic.”
The goal, according to Dmitriev, is to finalize a written document before Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin meet again. This renewed diplomatic push comes after the Trump-Putin Alaska summit yielded no concrete breakthrough.
As the war in Ukraine continues with no decisive end in sight, the proposed 28-point plan represents Washington’s most ambitious attempt yet to broker a path toward peace—though its success will depend heavily on acceptance from Ukraine, Russia, and the broader European community.
Helene Elliott is the senior reporter for News Raise. She covers Science news. She also has a keen interest in photojournalism. Helene holds a nomination for the prestigious Red Smith Award. She is married to author Dennis D’Agostino, a former publicist with the New York Mets.
