The peace plan for Ukraine: This has happened Diplomacy is in full swing to try to reach an agreement that will end Russia's war in Ukraine. This has happened in recent weeks. US President Donald Trump, Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky, and Russia's Vladimir Putin.

 

The peace plan for Ukraine: This has happened Diplomacy is in full swing to try to reach an agreement that will end Russia's war in Ukraine. This has happened in recent weeks. US President Donald Trump, Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky, and Russia's Vladimir Putin.

A heavily criticized draft peace plan was drawn up by Kirill Dmitriyev (left) and Steve Witkoff. Here the two men are seen at an earlier meeting, in St. Petersburg in April this year. Photo: Vyacheslav Prokofiev/Sputnik/Pool via AP/TT

Late October:

Steve Witkoff and Kirill Dmitriyev, envoys of the US and Russian presidents, meet in the utmost secrecy in Miami, Florida. Without Ukrainian participation, a document is drawn up - inspired by the peace plan for Gaza - with 28 points with the two superpowers' views on how to end the war in Ukraine.

Middle of last week:

Russian and American officials leak the news of the Ukraine document to media in the United States. The plan is met with surprise and outrage. Partly because Ukraine and Europe were not consulted, and partly because the document's 28 points demand major concessions from the Kiev government, but hardly anything from the regime in Moscow.

Friday, November 21:

President Volodymyr Zelenskyj says in a speech to the nation that Ukraine risks losing the United States as a partner. European leaders are starting intensive diplomacy to change the peace draft so that Russia is put under more pressure.

Saturday, November 22:

Many countries, including Sweden, are holding digital summits. "Aggression against a neighboring country must never pay off," Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) summarizes his view of the peace efforts.

Sunday, November 23:

The United States and Ukraine meet in Geneva, Switzerland, in the hope of finding rewordings in the peace plan that are acceptable to Ukraine and Europe at large. European powers are also participating in the meeting, which ends with an “updated peace framework” in 19 points. This does not mention the Russian-occupied territories. There is also no word on how much defense Ukraine should be allowed to have.

Monday, November 24:

Germany calls it a “decisive victory” for Europe that the Geneva meeting made it clear that the US and Russia will not agree on anything on their own. However, Finnish President Alexander Stubb emphasizes that “there are still big issues that need to be resolved.”

Tuesday, November 25:

President Donald Trump writes on Truth Social that his envoy Steve Witkoff will travel to Moscow to meet with President Vladimir Putin.

Wednesday, November 26:

Trump backs down on his earlier deadline for Ukraine to accept the peace plan.

Thursday, November 27:

Russia will stop fighting when Ukraine withdraws from areas claimed by Moscow, Putin says.

Friday, November 28:

Ukraine will not cede occupied territories to Russia to achieve peace, Zelensky's chief of staff tells The Atlantic.

Saturday, November 29:

A Ukrainian delegation is heading to the United States for new peace talks, Zelensky says. The talks are a continuation of the negotiations in Geneva.