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Pentagon Proposes Peace Plan Amid Russian Skepticism

11/22/2025

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On November 21, 2025, a U.S. Pentagon delegation met President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv to discuss a draft peace plan.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said the plan could form the basis for peace if Ukraine cedes territory and limits its military.
Russian commentators remained skeptical about the proposal's chances.
Russia faces a budget deficit and declining oil revenues, raising questions about whether these pressures will influence Putin's strategy.

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On November 21, 2025, a U.S. Pentagon delegation met President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv to discuss a draft peace plan.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said the plan could form the basis for peace if Ukraine cedes territory and limits its military.
Russian commentators remained skeptical about the proposal's chances.
Russia faces a budget deficit and declining oil revenues, raising questions about whether these pressures will influence Putin's strategy.