Day: November 25, 2025

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What did Zelensky agree to exactly?

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has agreed to the “core terms” or “essence” of an amended, US-proposed peace plan to end the war with Russia, with only “minor details” outstanding. Zelensky indicated his team will work on the proposals to ensure they “strengthen, not weaken” Ukraine.
Details of the Agreement
The original US plan, widely criticized for being heavily skewed toward Russian demands, has been significantly modified after intense negotiations between US and Ukrainian officials in Geneva.
Key elements of the agreement Ukraine has reportedly accepted in essence, based on recent reports, include:
Sovereignty and Borders: Ukraine’s sovereignty is reaffirmed, and there is an emphasis that borders cannot be changed by force.
Neutrality: Ukraine is expected to commit to not joining NATO, and NATO troops will not be permitted on Ukrainian territory during peacetime.
Military Size: The size of the Ukrainian Armed Forces would be capped at 600,000 personnel, a significant reduction from current levels, though this is an increase from the much lower caps (85,000) previously suggested by Russia in earlier, failed talks.
EU Membership Path: Ukraine remains eligible for EU membership and will receive preferential access to the European market.
Territorial Issues: The plan requires Ukraine to negotiate territorial concessions, specifically ceding the entire Donbas region and Crimea to Russia. However, Ukrainian officials’ “red lines” for the talks include no formal recognition of occupied territories. This remains a highly sensitive and contentious point requiring further discussion between the leaders themselves.
Russian Sanctions and Reintegration: Sanctions against Russia would be lifted, and Russia would be invited to rejoin the G7, making it the G8 again.
Reconstruction and Economy: A global package of measures to rebuild Ukraine would be established, including a Ukraine Development Fund and a US-Ukraine agreement on jointly developing natural resources, such as titanium and lithium.
Humanitarian Issues: A humanitarian committee would be established to manage an “all for all” prisoner exchange, return civilian detainees and children, and address victim grievances.
Zelensky has stressed that while he is ready for “constructive, honest, and swift work” to achieve peace, any plan must be workable and align with the fundamental principles that matter to the Ukrainian people. He is expected to visit the US this month to finalize the agreement.

— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Nov 25, 2025

What did Zelensky agree to exactly? – Google Search Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has agreed to the general framework or “core terms” of a U.S.-led peace proposal to end the war with Russia and is open to working on its specific provisions, though he stresses that “much work” remains on the details. Ukraine has not yet signed a final agreement. [1, 2] 
The original U.S. proposal, which was negotiated with Russian officials and met with European criticism for being too favorable to Moscow, has since been amended by Ukrainian and European officials after recent talks in Geneva. [3, 4] 
Key Points Zelensky Agreed To (in Principle): • Negotiate Based on the Plan: Zelensky has agreed to use the U.S. plan as a basis for “constructive, honest and swift work” toward peace, emphasizing he would not disrupt the diplomatic process.
• Territorial Integrity as a Core Principle: A key point for Ukraine is that its borders cannot be changed by force. While early versions of the plan suggested Ukraine cede territory, recent amendments have focused on upholding Ukraine’s sovereignty, with specific details on territorial issues to be addressed later.
• Security Guarantees: Ukraine would receive “reliable” or “ironclad” security guarantees from international partners to prevent future aggression.
• EU Membership Path: The plan includes a provision that Ukraine is eligible for European Union membership and would receive short-term preferential access to the European market.
• Humanitarian Issues: Both sides would establish a humanitarian committee to resolve outstanding issues, including an “all for all” exchange of prisoners and the return of civilian detainees and children. [1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10] 

Issues That Still Require Further Negotiation: • Territorial Concessions: The exact mechanism for resolving the status of Russian-occupied territories remains a major sticking point. Zelensky has consistently rejected ceding land and wants the full withdrawal of Russian troops.
• Military Limitations: While an earlier proposal to cap Ukraine’s military at a much lower number was removed, the current plan still caps the armed forces at 600,000 personnel.
• NATO Membership: The plan reportedly requires Ukraine to constitutionally commit to not joining NATO, a long-standing Russian demand.
• Russian Sanctions and Assets: The initial U.S. plan suggested lifting sanctions on Russia and returning frozen assets, points that are strongly opposed by European allies.
• War Crime Accountability: Ukraine insists on the prosecution of Russian war crimes, a point that was added to the amended plan after initially being excluded. [1, 3, 4, 9, 11, 12, 13] 

Ukrainian officials are expected to work with the U.S. to finalize the agreement, with a potential visit by President Zelensky to the U.S. for final steps. [1] 

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[1]  cnn.com/world/live-news/russ…
[2]  newsweek.com/trump-russia-uk…
[3]  yahoo.com/news/articles/fran…
[4]  nypost.com/2025/11/24/world-…
[5]  cnn.com/2025/11/20/politics/…
[6]  bbc.com/news/live/c33mv4y218…
[7]  csis.org/analysis/unfinished…
[8]  abcnews.go.com/International…
[9]  news.sky.com/story/ukraine-p…
[10]  apnews.com/article/trump-zel…
[11]  telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2…
[12]  cnn.com/2025/11/21/europe/uk…
[13]  en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peace_…

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— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Nov 25, 2025

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Russia-Ukraine war continues today, marked by ongoing intense fighting and simultaneous, highly sensitive peace negotiations. A key development is the U.S. brokered peace proposal that Ukraine has reportedly agreed to in principle, while Russia launched a major overnight missile barrage on Ukrainian cities.
The Key Developments (as of November 25, 2025)
Peace Negotiations: U.S. and Ukrainian officials have been engaged in talks in Geneva and Abu Dhabi to work on a peace plan proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration. A U.S. official stated that a Ukrainian delegation has agreed to the “core terms” of the deal, though Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy noted more work is needed.
Russian Reaction and Escalation: Following the news of progress in the peace talks, Russia launched a large-scale aerial attack on Ukraine overnight into Tuesday, utilizing 22 missiles and 460 drones. The strikes hit civilian infrastructure and residential buildings in Kyiv, Odesa, and other regions, killing at least six people and injuring many more. Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry called the attack a “terrorist response to the United States’ and President Trump’s peace proposals”. Russia has not officially reacted to the peace proposal details, maintaining its maximalist demands.
Sticking Points: A major obstacle to any final agreement is Russia’s demand for legal recognition of the Ukrainian territory it has occupied, which includes Crimea and parts of the eastern Donbas, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia regions. Ukraine maintains its borders cannot be changed by force.
On the Ground: Fighting continues, particularly around the eastern city of Pokrovsk in the Donetsk region, a strategic location where Russian forces have been making incremental advances.
International Involvement: The U.S. has been leading the latest diplomatic push. The European Union and NATO allies have largely rallied behind Ukraine, with the EU foreign policy chief stressing that any final deal should prevent future Russian aggression.
The war, which began with Russia’s annexation of Crimea in 2014 and escalated into a full-scale invasion in February 2022, has caused a massive refugee crisis and hundreds of thousands of casualties.

— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Nov 25, 2025