Deadline for accepting the peace plan
US President Donald Trump has set a deadline of November 27 for Ukraine to accept the American peace plan. This deadline was chosen in connection with Thanksgiving in the US, which may be a suitable time to agree on the peace plan. Trump also announced new sanctions against Russia, emphasizing that existing sanctions against Russian companies 'Rosneft' and 'Lukoil' will not be lifted.
Peace plan and its consequences
The peace plan, developed by Steve Witkoff in consultations with Kirill Dmitriev, contains 28 points that imply recognizing Crimea, Luhansk, and Donetsk regions as de facto Russian. High-ranking officials, including JD Vance, Marco Rubio, and Jared Kushner, were also involved in the formation of this plan. Trump warned that Washington threatens to stop the exchange of intelligence and arms supplies to Ukraine in case of refusal of the peace plan.
“I have had many deadlines, but if all goes well, I tend to extend them. But this is Thursday.” - Donald Trump
The US President noted that Ukraine will inevitably lose the rest of Donbas - if not within the framework of the peace agreement, then on the battlefield. In response to these calls, representatives of Ukraine confirmed that the country is working on counterproposals, while the Ukrainian armed forces must remain capable of defending the country's sovereignty.
In the context of international reactions to the situation, it is worth noting that German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, French President Emmanuel Macron, and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer may play a significant role in the further development of events. It is important to monitor how these statements and actions will affect relations between Ukraine and Russia, as well as international policy in the region.
The situation around the US peace plan is critically important for Ukraine, as its acceptance may depend not only on the security of the country but also on the strategic balance in the region. In case of refusal of the plan, Ukraine faces not only military losses but also political isolation. At the same time, the active participation of Western leaders in the negotiations may become an important factor in shaping the future international course regarding the conflict in Ukraine.