Putin: Trump peace plan could be basis for final resolution in Ukraine
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The Russian president says the plan has not yet been discussed directly with Russia in detail, as Ukraine remains opposed to the initiative.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs the Security Council meeting via videoconference at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, Friday, Nov 21, 2025 (Sputnik International Telegram channel)
Russian President Vladimir Putin has welcomed US President Donald Trump's 28-point peace proposal for Ukraine, suggesting that it offers a potential foundation for resolving the conflict, if Kiev and its Western allies are willing to engage in serious dialogue.
Speaking during a meeting with the permanent members of Russia’s Security Council, Putin said the plan, which outlines key conditions for peace, could serve as a "basis for a final peaceful settlement."
The plan includes a reduction in US military aid, granting Russian language state status in Ukraine, recognizing the canonical Ukrainian Orthodox Church, limiting Ukraine's armed forces, and prohibiting foreign troops and long-range weapons on Ukrainian territory.
"I believe that it [Trump's plan] can be the basis for a final peaceful settlement," Putin stated. However, he noted that the plan has not yet been discussed directly with Russia in detail, as Ukraine remains opposed to the initiative. "This text is not discussed with us in detail," he added.
Preliminary talks before Anchorage
Putin revealed that the Trump peace plan had been previously discussed in general terms before the high-level Anchorage summit between Russian and American officials in Alaska back in August.
"President Trump's peace plan to resolve the situation in Ukraine was discussed before the Alaska meeting. And during this preliminary discussion, the American side asked us to make certain compromises, to show, as they said, flexibility," Putin said.
During the Anchorage talks, Moscow reiterated its willingness to consider the plan seriously and adapt where necessary. "The main purpose of the meeting in Alaska was that… we nevertheless agree with these proposals and are ready to show the flexibility offered to us," he explained.
Putin emphasized that Moscow had received the modernized 28-point plan through official communication channels with the US administration, indicating that the current version emerged after Ukraine rejected earlier iterations. The rejection led to a temporary suspension of discussions.
Russia ready for substantive talks, but Kiev refuses
Reiterating Russia's openness to dialogue, Putin said Moscow is prepared to engage in detailed discussions on all elements of the proposal. "As I have said many times before, we are ready for peaceful negotiations and peaceful solutions to problems. However, this requires, of course, a substantive discussion of all the details of the proposed plan. We are ready for this."
However, he blamed Ukraine for stalling the process, noting that Kiev's leadership is disconnected from the realities on the battlefield and is rejecting negotiations based on flawed assumptions.
"This position is due to the lack of objective information about the situation, the real state of affairs on the battlefield. And, apparently, neither Ukraine nor Europe understands what this may eventually lead to," Putin warned.
He further added that events similar to the recent escalation in the city of Kupyansk will likely be repeated if Ukraine continues to refuse dialogue. "If Kiev does not want to discuss Trump's proposals, then they and Europeans should understand that events like in the city of Kupyansk will be repeated," he said.
🚨🇷🇺 If Ukraine does not want to discuss Trump's proposals, then Europeans should understand that events like in Kupyansk will be repeated https://t.co/2eoackHBX3 pic.twitter.com/oADJkUZfox
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Delusional to believe Russian defeat is possible
Putin criticized Ukraine and its Western allies for clinging to the belief that a strategic defeat of Russia is possible on the battlefield, calling it a dangerous illusion that prevents diplomatic engagement.
"Apparently, Ukraine and its European allies are still under illusions and dream of inflicting a strategic defeat on Russia on the battlefield," he said, accusing them of undermining opportunities for peace by ignoring the reality on the ground.
He added that the US, despite its behind-the-scenes efforts, has so far failed to gain Kiev’s consent to even discuss the plan.
Support from Global South
While Ukraine and much of Europe have distanced themselves from the plan, Putin said that countries across the Global South have shown strong support for the proposed US-Russia talks on a peaceful settlement.
"We have thoroughly briefed all of our friends and partners in the Global South on all these issues, including China, India, North Korea, South Africa, Brazil, and many other countries, as well as the CSTO countries, of course," he said.
"All of our friends and partners, I want to emphasize this, every single one of them, all supported these potential agreements."
This show of support, he argued, reflects a growing international appetite for a negotiated settlement and a multipolar diplomatic approach, rather than continued military escalation.
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