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Senior US military officials have arrived in Ukraine to discuss potential strategies for ending the ongoing conflict with Russia. This high-level team is led by US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll and is set to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv following the President's diplomatic visit to Turkey. There are reports of a proposed peace plan, which may involve significant Ukrainian concessions, yet neither the US nor Russia has confirmed these details.

 

Driscoll's delegation, including US Army's Chief of Staff Gen Randy George and top US army commander in Europe Gen Chris Donahue, is the most senior group to visit Kyiv since President Trump took office. Their mission involves gathering information and engaging in talks with Ukrainian officials. Concurrently, tragedy struck as a missile and drone attack on Ternopil resulted in at least 26 fatalities, emphasising the severe human cost of the ongoing conflict.

 

In a recent meeting, US officials engaged Ukrainian Defence Minister Denys Shmyhal, highlighting "historic defence agreements" between Presidents Zelensky and Trump. Despite ongoing peace negotiations, concerns remain over territorial sovereignty. The US has approved a support package valued at approximately $105 million for the Patriot Air Defence System, reinforcing its commitment to Ukrainian defence efforts.

 

There are unconfirmed reports that the US and Russia are developing a 28-point peace plan that may require Ukraine to relinquish territories and reduce its military. The role of President Trump’s envoy, Steve Witkoff, and Russian leader Putin's envoy, Kirill Dmitriev, is notable in crafting these proposals. However, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has minimised these reports, referencing ongoing discussions consistent with the "spirit of Anchorage."

 

Meanwhile, Ukraine's leadership continues to oppose territorial concessions. Western allies, aligned with Kyiv, call for an immediate ceasefire, although Moscow remains unwavering in its demands. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov reiterated Moscow's unchanged preconditions, including territorial cession, military restrictions, and neutrality from Ukraine, reported the BBC.

 

 

Key Takeaways:

 

• Senior US military officials have arrived in Kyiv for talks with Ukrainian leaders.
• Reports suggest a potential peace plan involves concessions, though not confirmed.
• Tragic missile strike in Ternopil underscores the continued conflict impact.

 

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from BBC 2025-11-20

 

 

 

This would be the 'peace plan' drafted by USA and Russia without involvement or consultation with Ukraine?