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U.S. Urges Ukraine to Accept Peace Plan to Avoid Defeat

11/26/2025

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During a meeting in Kyiv, Army Secretary Dan Driscoll warned Ukraine of imminent defeat unless it accepts a U.S.-drafted peace plan, urging negotiation before conditions worsen.
The plan initially proposed 28 points requiring Ukraine to make concessions and limit its military size.
Ukraine declined to sign the initial proposal, which has since been revised.
The episode reveals divisions within the U.S. President Donald Trump administration over pressing Kyiv or Moscow for a resolution.

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During a meeting in Kyiv, Army Secretary Dan Driscoll warned Ukraine of imminent defeat unless it accepts a U.S.-drafted peace plan, urging negotiation before conditions worsen.
The plan initially proposed 28 points requiring Ukraine to make concessions and limit its military size.
Ukraine declined to sign the initial proposal, which has since been revised.
The episode reveals divisions within the U.S. President Donald Trump administration over pressing Kyiv or Moscow for a resolution.