The Trump administration has been “secretly working” with Moscow on a new draft plan to end the Russia-Ukraine war, Axios reported on Tuesday. The 28-point proposal reportedly draws inspiration from Trump’s 20-point Gaza ceasefire plan, which Israel and Hamas agreed to last month. The draft is structured around four major themes: peace in Ukraine, security guarantees, broader European security, and the future of US relations with both Kiev and Moscow.
Details remain limited on how the plan addresses key disputes, including territorial control in eastern Ukraine. A US official said Trump’s envoy, Steve Witkoff, is leading the effort. Witkoff reportedly held extensive discussions with Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev, who spent three days in Miami meeting Trump’s team in late October.
A White House official told Axios that Trump believes “there is a chance to end this senseless war if flexibility is shown.” US officials have also begun briefing European partners on the emerging proposal. Analysts say the plan signals Washington’s renewed focus on diplomatic engagement alongside traditional military support for Ukraine.
US Military Officials Visit Kiev to Support Peace Efforts
Meanwhile, Politico reported that two senior US army officials made a rare, unannounced trip to Kiev on Wednesday. Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll and Army Chief of Staff General Randy George are meeting President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, senior commanders, and lawmakers. Their visit aims to revive stalled peace talks with Russia and assess Ukraine’s battlefield requirements.
Driscoll is also expected to meet Russian officials at a later date, the Wall Street Journal reported. Sources indicate the White House is seeking better responses from Moscow by sending military intermediaries. Earlier diplomatic efforts reportedly produced limited results, prompting the administration to explore alternative channels.
Talks Focus on Strategy and Peace Revival
The discussions in Kiev are expected to cover Ukraine’s military needs, broader strategic planning, and efforts to restart the stalled peace process with Moscow. Pentagon and White House officials have not issued public comments on either the secret draft plan or the visit by army officials. Analysts suggest that combining high-level diplomacy with military engagement may create new opportunities for negotiation and conflict de-escalation.
