Trump says only a 'few remaining points' separate parties in Ukraine peace proposal

President Donald Trump said Tuesday that only a “few remaining points of disagreement” remain in a U.S.-backed peace proposal aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, signaling potential direct meetings with both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy once the deal is finalized.

Trump, posting on his social media platform Truth Social, outlined the next steps in the negotiation process. He said his special envoy, Steve Witkoff, would travel to Moscow to meet directly with Putin, while U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll would meet with Ukrainian representatives.

“The original 28-Point Peace Plan, which was drafted by the United States, has been fine-tuned, with additional input from both sides, and there are only a few remaining points of disagreement,” Trump wrote. “I look forward to hopefully meeting with President Zelenskyy and President Putin soon, but ONLY when the deal to end this War is FINAL or, in its final stages.”

Trump emphasized that he and senior administration officials—including Vice President Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth—would be briefed on negotiations in real time.

The peace proposal, initially drafted by the United States, outlines 28 points intended to address the conflict that began in February 2022 when Russia invaded Ukraine. While U.S. officials have recently engaged in discussions with both Russian and Ukrainian representatives, the proposal has drawn criticism from both Democrats and Republicans, with some lawmakers and analysts arguing that it favors Russian interests. Administration officials have repeatedly noted, however, that the draft is not a final agreement.

According to reports from the Financial Times, Ukraine has tentatively agreed to a streamlined version of the plan, leaving some of the most contentious issues—such as territorial concessions and security guarantees—for direct negotiations between Zelenskyy and Trump. Meanwhile, Russia’s top diplomat expressed reservations about any deal that would roll back Moscow’s more ambitious demands, indicating lingering obstacles to a final agreement.

Analysts caution that reaching a lasting peace deal will require careful diplomacy, as both sides maintain deep divisions over key issues. Territorial integrity, military security, and international guarantees remain central points of contention, even as negotiators aim to bring the two countries closer to a framework that could prevent further escalation.

The U.S. effort reflects ongoing interest in finding a resolution to the war, which has caused significant human and economic costs in Ukraine and has strained international relations. While Trump’s statements suggest progress, many observers stress that complex negotiations often face last-minute hurdles that can delay or derail a potential agreement.

As negotiations continue, officials say updates will be provided on the evolving discussions. Trump’s approach, which emphasizes direct engagement with both leaders once the deal nears completion, highlights the administration’s strategy of facilitating high-level diplomacy while ensuring that final terms are acceptable to all parties involved.