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Zelenskyy Unveils Revised Peace Plan, Bolstered by US Support
On December 24, 2025, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced a new 20-point peace plan, supported by the United States, intended to bring an end to the ongoing war in Ukraine. This announcement follows weeks of intense negotiations between US and European representatives alongside Ukrainian counterparts, aiming to bridge the significant gap in perspectives between Kyiv and Moscow.

US Backs New Plan After Initial Criticism
The revised 20-point plan represents a significant shift from the White House’s original 28-point proposal. The initial plan had been widely perceived as overly generous towards Russia, prompting considerable criticism from President Zelenskyy and his administration. This latest iteration incorporates key concessions directly addressing Ukraine's fundamental objections.

Key Concessions: A Shift in Ukraine’s Stance
Specifically, the new plan removes Ukraine’s immediate withdrawal from the eastern Donetsk region and the country’s outright renunciation of a NATO membership bid—points that were central to the White House’s original proposal. These removals signal a key adjustment in Ukraine's negotiating position.

Territorial Disputes Remain a Core Obstacle
Despite the new framework, fundamental disagreements concerning control of eastern Ukraine, and the broader issue of Russia’s current occupation of Ukrainian territory, remain unresolved. Negotiations continue to grapple with the complex and deeply entrenched issues at the heart of the conflict.