High-level discussions between US and Ukrainian officials in Florida reportedly include sensitive issues such as Ukraine’s future election schedule and a potential territorial swap with Russia, according to a report published by The Wall Street Journal, citing a senior White House official.

The talks, part of ongoing negotiations aimed at addressing unresolved political and territorial disputes, are also expected to cover Washington’s new peace plan for Ukraine.

The reported discussions between Washington and Kiev involve the possibility of a territorial exchange between Ukraine and Russia, though no specific regions were named. The talks also include setting a timeline for national elections in Ukraine, postponed due to the ongoing conflict and martial law.

Analysts note that the inclusion of these sensitive topics marks a significant shift in tone, suggesting that political normalization and post-conflict governance are now being considered in Western diplomatic circles.

Revised peace plan drops explicit territorial concessions

The original US blueprint, first drafted as a 28-point document, had been shortened to 19 points. Despite that revision, the Post said US officials are still engaging Kiev on the basis of the full plan, rather than alternative ideas circulating among European governments.

The trimming of the document has deepened controversy surrounding the initiative, as the more expansive original draft contained provisions critics say would formalize large portions of Russia's wartime gains and force Ukraine into a constrained security posture.

Politico noted that the sections dealing with Donbas and other disputed regions, considered among the most sensitive issues for Ukraine, were modified in the abridged draft. The outlet added that these matters have been reserved for direct negotiations between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

The decision to shift these issues to leader-level discussions has fueled concerns in Kiev and European capitals that Washington is preparing to apply pressure on Ukraine to accept terms that would be politically impossible domestically.

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